hi, I disagree. Security updates should be manditory. However, feature and driver updates definitely shouldn't. A buggy driver could cause unstable computer operation.

hi, you could've disabled the hardware enhancements from the sound options in control panel.. Also, microsoft offers a troubleshooter to hide buggy driver updates.

hi, do an update recheck and try downloading again. Hit enter on the check for updates link.

hi, this is a bug In windows 7. Just wait for win7 to complete it's update check. Note that it can take many hours.

hi, just because you don't have problems doesn't mean there are none. There was a problem with machines taking a long time to install updates. Microsoft released 2 updates to correct this. If you don'

hi, other people are having the same problems. have a look at this article http://www.infoworld.com/article/3055885/microsoft-windows/its-time-for-microsoft-to-fix-the-windows-7-update-slowdowns.html

hi, I use avira. It will update the first time you install it. Also you can see the last update time on the launcher icon in the system tray.

hi, however, the mathamatical probability of you getting a virus is significantly higher in mse due to it's poor detection rate. As stated numerous times on this list, safe practices do not garantee y

hi, To get to the accessible, GUİ highlight the avira icon on the system tray and open the context menu. Then, choose manage antivirus.

hi, I use the free version. The free version basicly is almost the same as the paid version.

hi, it is part of the cleanmgr program. When you reboot, sometimes, the program continues the cleanup process. Just out of curiosity, were the entire 19 gigs update uninstallers? or were they setup fi

hi, the two round prongs are used in Germany and Turkey. If you happened to go there, you could theoreticly use them.

hi, Also, I recommend keeping them around. You never know when you might need them.

hi, I know the source of the error. Since you run jaws 16, this causes the install to abort. All jaws 16 versions except 16.0.1350 are incompatible with win10. I had the same error when upgrading a fr

hi, Also, microsoft released a huge update containing all updates released until april 2016. Using this single huge cumulative update will significantly reduce update installation time.

hi, the installation and download of this package is described in the following article. http://www.howtogeek.com/255435/how-to-update-windows-7-all-at-once-with-microsofts-convenience-rollup/

hi joseph, Note that I was refering to the convenience rollup released for windows 7. source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3125574

hi, With the aniversery update, under group policy/administrative templets windows update settings, microsoft has added an option to exclude driver updates from the updates offered on windows update.

hi all, Just found this on the web. This is unbelievable. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/hp-accused-of-sabotaging-non-hp-ink-cartridges/

hi gene, No mechanical harddrive's speed can match that of even the cheapest ssd. The performance gains when upgrading to an ssd are dramatic. So dramatic, that I would recommend anyone who has the mo