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by hoosyrbaby

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I have never gone into the Windows Update section on my computer. Checking it out today, I see I have 17 critical updates listed ( most are security related). My question--should I go ahead and download all 17 of these or just pick and choose? Should they all be done at one time or different times in case of problems? Thank you for the help!!

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by srikrishna

If you are a home user and just use ur PC for cheking mails n normal browsing then you can select what all the updates u require..In case if ur always on(using DSL/Cable to connect to net) then Its better to install all the updates..
And if youare going to install the updates do it once..
bye
Sri

by thechas

There is only 1 issue that I am aware of with W98 SE updates.

One of the security updates replaces the shell.dll file.
The new version of the file will not allow you to change the little arrow on your desktop shortcuts.
A minor bug, but a bug none the less.

Windows update will advise you if you need to install updates in a particular order.

I always click on the more information link, and download each update file separately.
That way, I have a copy of the file should I need it for another system, or if I re-install Windows.

Chas

by ptreadway

One of my computers is a 98se and you can pick the updates that applie,i have read that support for windows 98 will end in june.But updates will run untill jan.2004,so i would update all i can now.

Hope this helps.

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