Updates

[Margaret N]

I have switched off Auto and take a look at all updates first. Today I had one important one that said it was a New Vista SP1. I downloaded it and before installing it read the message that came with it. I already have a SP1 installed from earlier in the year. At first I thought that it must be connected to IE7 that has problem.
It listed things that can go wrong after installation and that MS would have a Free Help Line by email or telephone until March 2009. 0870 60 10 100
I decided not to install it as I spend enough time trying to sort out problems and it would be nice one day to get on and use my PC for the purpose that I purchased it. I only get about two hours a day if I am lucky on the PC.
If I download another browser like FireFox 3 or Google Chrome would it be wiser to uninstall IE7 as surely it would still be a risk factor even is not in use.

[James]

I have XP and by clicking on Automatic Updates - More Options - click on Notify me but don't automatically download or install them.

[WendyPusey]

You can't uninstall IE as it is part of Windows Operating System. Just don't use it, and then there is no risk.

[Margaret N]

Wendy,

I do know that, I am not quiet sure what made me put the wording like that. It must be that I have just had four days in and out of bed with the 'bug'. No don't feel sorry for me, it is no where as bad as man flu ~ and my man is proving that to me.

I am going to download Firefox 3 as I sort of get the feeling that Google is taking me over so going to give G Chrome a miss for now anyway.