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!6 updates! I haven't had a single problem as yet.

6 updates of what, Unknown? Windows versions, SPs, what? I don't
know my number but it doesn't really matter as I am conservative
enough that I make damn well sure whatever it is has been
thoroughly tested by end-users, where NGs like this one are so
valuable in lurk mode.

That said, the basic Murphy's Law says that just because you've
had 6 or 600 successes doesn't mean that the next one isn't some
heinous disaster. Therefore, I do not give Murphy an even break
ever and I don't trust to the probabilities, either. Incidently,
math gurus will tell you that you cannot prove either a possitive
or negative hypothsis by citing examples because all it takes is
ONE except to either prove or disprove the thesis.

For people who're running flush with the belief that they are
invulnerable are the ones most often the most P.O.'d when the
thing dies. It is said that the time most people decide to backup
their data is the day AFTER their HD crashes. A little late.

So, we both do what we think is best for us, right? Have a great
evening!

"HEMI-Powered" wrote in message
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I never automatically update anything. But when I do a
manual update I carefully read what it applies to and then
do it. Never had a problem. NVIDIA video driver is a classic
example. I will say, there are some I refuse to download and
install.

Me, too, Unknown. I am just ready to restart after installing
the 2nd half of the August 14 updates. I lurk and wait, saw a
couple of problems reported but no one else moaned, so I
decided it was safe. And, yes, I DID set my own RP.

"Bogey Man" wrote in message
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"Unknown" wrote in message
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One of the bad features of autoupdate is that it only
provides you with security updates. Never gives you an
update for a driver for example. I do my updates manually
and on at least two occasions stopped a download that
should NOT have been presented.

I would never let MS update automatically update any driver
for hardware. Get the updates from the manufacturer of the
equipment.






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