i want my laptop to run faster i need to remove up dates to free up space they are all on my add and remove programs list
2006-07-05 17:00:55 · 11 answers · asked by keefekeokuk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
NO!!!! DO NOT DELEAT THEM!!!!!
First deleat any useless games or other programs you may have. The reason I say that is because I have seen it so many times, people cluttering their machines with games / screen savers and other useless "stuff" that load SPYWARE in the backgroung that slows their machine to a crall, sometines even making it useless. Thats when they call me to repair it.
There are a lot of good answers posted above but I think . phy333 has the best advice so far.
You also need to install and run the following to clear out any Malware you may already have. This Malware may have come just from surfing the net, not just downloaded "stuff".
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (www.spywareblaster.com)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
2006-07-05 18:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-05 23:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to keep them all. They are patches to the original and are needed. Usually when one is not needed it will be replaced by another newer one.
They don't take up much space. That is not what is making your pc slow. You need to clean out your temporary files.
Go to "tools", "internet options" "delete files", then "clear history" and "delete cookies."
Hope that helps.
Also you can download these to help:
Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2006-07-05 17:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should not delete them. If your laptop is slow you need more RAM, or you have viruses or spyware. You probably have too many programs running in the background.
2006-07-05 17:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
removing updates may cause some important registry files that other applications are using (shared registry files). It can lead to a corrupt file, and can cause malfuntion of the applications.
2006-07-05 17:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by bReAd-WiNnEr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can deleted updates but it might put your computer at risk. If you want a faster computer, I would recommend upgrading its memory.
2006-07-05 17:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The updates usually overlap themselves. It's highly suggested that you don't get rid of any Windows updates.
2006-07-05 17:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by harrypotter32092 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it wouldnt really save much space, also these files are stored in your windows folder or nammed either i386, winnt etc
u need to serach for the name from add and remove i would leave them there.
2006-07-05 17:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not remove as they are still fixes and patches if you remove them it is like taking the bandage off a cut before it is healed
2006-07-05 17:03:36 · answer #9 · answered by chef_wheel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes some can be deleted but you do need them all I would not recommend it
2006-07-05 17:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mieog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋