I use X-machine, and each time I am on desktop typing something, a message, for 'update' pops up. If I do, then it will bulk up with other systems and wear out the computer. Is it advisable to carry on updating?
2007-08-04 07:33:04 · 8 answers · asked by DANESHWARI H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i dont let anything update when it wants to ... disable automatic updating within applications preferences and block all apps with a software firewall .. update them when you tell them to update is my philosphy ...
2007-08-04 07:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK
Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:
Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.
Then begin by;
delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.
goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions
goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.
Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.
Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.
Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.
Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.
Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:
dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories
Check the 'dir' command for all parameters
2014-08-15 14:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good question of which I would like to share your opinion and get a good answer. I have heard in the past of someone who have had these updates on Windows XP and noticed a slowing down on his system. I am a little suspicious of these updates myself and wonder if I should delete these updates myself and I will wait and see what others have said.
2007-08-07 00:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, updates can slow down the computer considerably sometimes. This is due to the massive amount of files added to your computer's registry when you update. So,if you haven't cleaned your registry in a while. This is necessary. Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, un-installs etc. Each one of those events has
a key. That key needs your PC's resources and free space. So, if you should clean your registry, you make more resources available for speed. Do a registry scan if you got more than 20 errors you should clean it.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/what-is-the-best-registry-cleaner.html
2007-08-05 00:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt hurt updating while working as long as your comp has good spec.
Generally on update it will take RAM, also there is process of update downloads involved. So it will slow down response time for other applications you have open.
2007-08-04 08:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by webcosmo.com free classifieds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my view i think of they do. I actual have often put in updates for XP and located that those days the secure practices updates have been too busy checking my computing gadget that each and every thing else became lots slower. lots slower if truth be told that I did an entire fix and reinstalled basically the device updates , the version in velocity is astounding. verify you backup significant records first. sturdy success
2016-11-11 05:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by lauramore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The windows updates, keeps your system up to date with the required files to keep it running smoothly they do not make your system run slower.
2007-08-06 02:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how full your hard drive is. If it's a big upload, and you have a hard drive that is already pretty full, the yes it will slow it down. Upgrade with more memory to solve the problem.
2007-08-04 07:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are windows update, they NEED to run. if its an anti-virus update, you can set the priority
2007-08-07 10:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by DMKNIGHTS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋