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Agreed. I have my updates actions set to notify me but let me choose which to download and install. I quit using automatic updates after multiple issues with this in XP.
What is a bit disappointing to me is that even Windows OS systems 7, Vista, and XP, that are almost pristine (like my parents Win 7 is) seem to have occasional issues. I could be more understanding when someone has tons of programs and other applications on their OS or perhaps they have highly modified their OS eg, turning off MS services, ect....
I usually don't bother installing non critical updates, unless I research and find that any of them make a noticeable difference in the quality of performance. Usually I simply download and install the critical security patches, and will limit that to a max of 3-5 at a time. So that if there is a problem I can more easily home in on the offending security update. Then if there is a problem I simply UNinstall the update and reboot the PC to be sure. I have heard from some of the experts here that you should NEVER remove these updates by doing a "system restore" to an earlier date, as that can cause further issues or conflicts within the various registry files.
@noelDP:
When one UNinstalls a potentially troublesome windows security patch, all traces of that update are actually removed correct?......
Unless that specific update states that once the update is installed it cannot be removed.
Another tip I learned here is that when you download .net (especially the .net security patch) updates you should do them separately from any others as well preferably a few at a time or less.
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