2006-07-25 15:40:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Microsoft discovers problems in its operating system or programs that can either directly cause you trouble or expose your computer to hacking. They make fixes that they distribute automatically that repair these bugs in the system.
Hackers actually use the repair list to devise attacks on those that do not do the updates. It is important to keep them updated. That, backups and anti-virus / anti-spyware are the best things you can do to keep the bad guys off of your computer.
2006-07-25 15:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point of windows updates is for your computer protection. People who do not update are leaving the door open for virus's worms..trojans.. and other stuff. It is your computer so if you do not get your updates do not cry on anyone's shoulder when you are infected.
2006-07-25 15:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just takes up your hard drive space, that's all! I have never download an update before, and there's no reason for me to. I've been using computer for more than 12 years, and I still have no spywares/viruses! My systems seem fine and runs very smooth!
2006-07-25 15:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by Young and Famous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tHE point pf windows update is to update ur computer with the latest software such as firewall and system upgrades
2006-07-25 15:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by edatron2290 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new things have security fixes that prevent you from hackers. Personally as an IT person, as long as you have antivirus and aren't in a hacking gang they are redundant.
2006-07-25 15:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by erkzh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None
2006-07-25 15:43:21 · answer #6 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to spy on you
2006-07-25 15:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by I-C-U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋