*10 points* What does it mean when the computer says it has new updates to download?

Question

Are updates free or do u have to pay for them.?????
Please tell me what they are and if I install them do I have to pay for them later on????

Answer 1

It means that Microsoft has new ways to infiltrate your system. They're all free. Download everything but Genuine Advantage. It will cause you problems.

Answer 2

It's all free and all good. Programs (of which the Windows operating system is one) are ALWAYS being changed to fix bugs or provide new features. In the old, old days, there was no Internet at all so you had to get a new disc with the program or "patch" and install it yourself. When the Internet became popular at first you could download these fixes/enhancements from that but you had to KNOW that there WAS a patch.

Then somebody wisely came up with: "well we know most computers have the Internet now, so why don't we keep a watch on the user's software and download changes FOR THEM"?

Answer 3

Basically Microsoft has to release patches for it's products, Windows/Office once a week. And Windows Update (something that's turned on automatically in Windows XP) regularly checks the site to see if there are patches available for these products installed on your computer.

When it finds patches it would notify you with a balloon on your taskbar indicating that there are updates to download, go through the process and update your computer, because that's the only way you can make sure you're safe from any security breaches.

Yes, they are free, and you will not have to pay for them ever in your life.

Answer 4

Microsoft releases security patches and updates that are operating system specific. In other words, if you are using Windows XP, then you should know that there are updates available which are free for download. If you are unsure of which ones you need, don't worry - just click on the following and the MS site will scan your computer and recommend which ones you need: Within Internet Explorer, click on: TOOLS>WINDOWS UPDATE - you'll be taken right where you need to go.

Answer 5

It means it has new updates for certain programs. You can click on the bubble. It will let you know if you have to pay for it. Most of them are garbage. You might want to research them before you download it cause it could be a virus. I know if it is Windows Update you can do it.

Answer 6

Depends what the new updates are...you need to read where they are coming from..sometimes there are printer software updates, etc

I get some from Microsoft, patches for example, that is a frequent occurance with Microsoft, so Yes i go ahead and download the updates..

Yes, downloading updates is free.

Answer 7

If you have a valid copy of Windows the downloads are just patches and updates to that program. It will also download a program that checks the validity of your Windows OS - so if you have a dodgy copy I recommend you disable auto-updates on your machine. If your copy is kosher then download the updates with out any fear, they are free.

Answer 8

it means you have new updates to download and install that's all there free so don't worry. Me I like to do those over night so I don't tie up my computer...always get the updates as they'll have patches in the that do thinks like keep hackers out of your computer! or preventing an electronic brain hemorrhage!

Answer 9

It's free, Your computer updates itself every now and again, you just let it update, if it says press her to update, then do that, really it's up to you if you wan to update it, I only do it sometimes. There is nothing to worry about and you won't have to pay anything later.

Answer 10

They are free and you will not have to pay for them in the future they are just programs to update your computer to advance it.

Answer 11

Windows Updates are free. There are suggested ones and optional ones for drivers and such. You can set it onto automatic updates if you aren't an advanced user. Then Windows will download updates (mostly IE and Explorer security updates) by itself.