Do all updates need to be installed?
 

Hello,

I just want to ask since I don't use Windows messenger, Outlook express,
Blue tooth and have disabled Telnet service and Message queing service can
these vulnerabilities be exploited if I don't install security updates for
these even though I have them disabled or don't use them?

Do all updates need to be installed?
 

How can we guess what updates you're talking about?

On the chance you're referring to Windows Update: You need to install
all updates labeled Critical (in Windows XP) or Important (in Windows
Vista or 7.) For other updates, the choice is yours.

About your second question: Malware can exploit an unpatched
vulnerability whether you use it or not, and even if you think you have
disabled it.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

soundgarden_0303 wrote:
Hello,

I just want to ask since I don't use Windows messenger, Outlook express,
Blue tooth and have disabled Telnet service and Message queing service can
these vulnerabilities be exploited if I don't install security updates for
these even though I have them disabled or don't use them?

Do all updates need to be installed?
 

"soundgarden_0303" wrote in
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Hello,

I just want to ask since I don't use Windows messenger, Outlook
express,
Blue tooth and have disabled Telnet service and Message queing service
can
these vulnerabilities be exploited if I don't install security updates
for
these even though I have them disabled or don't use them?

If you *have* the programs, you should keep them updated.