is it necessary to update win provided updates all the time

[leon]

Hi Guys just wondering do you or do you not install all the updates that Win 8.1 provides from time.

I find that the updates can and do sometimes play havoc on the desk top.

The desk top is running perfectly and at a great speed at present and i was considering stopping all future updates, what is your opinion on this please. :shrug:

Leon :thumbsup:

[Merlin66]

MS say they will continue to support Win8 though to 2023....
This infers the updates could be useful - security upgrades etc.

(Most of us have upgraded the Win 8 PC's to Win 10 while it was free.....)

[doppler]

I have a win7 desktop and turned off updates on that years ago because the updates kept stuffing up other programs, my win8 laptop had the updates turned of when I got it a couple of years ago and still functions like new, I think that there are some 300 odd critical updates pending on that one. If you don’t get hundreds of emails and stay away from dubious websites I think that the chances of getting hacked are pretty slim.
Rick

[glend]

I run WIN 8 and have never updated it. I have it locked, no permission. All my astro software runs fine.

[leon]

Many Thanks for that I think i might just do that.
Rick the most dubious sites i tend to visit are maybe IIS :lol::lol: and not much more, send about two emails a year but other than that, just look up the odd web page here and there.

PS now that i think about it i am writing this on a laptop which runs XP pro and has not been updated, since they stopped updating XP and that was some time ago, and this machine is running well very well.
When I bought it many years ago it came with a massive Hard Drive of some 120 Gb,s :rolleyes: :)


Thanks Leon:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't windows 8 in the same ilk as 10 in that you cant turn updates off, only delay them, unless of course you do not connect to the Internet.:question:

[leon]

Peter that i don't know to be honest. :question:

I will have to check that out.

Leon:thumbsup:

[doppler]

Win8.1 was the last windows that lets you choose your updates or turn auto updates off.

I should probably add that I use a VPN so my actual computer internet address remains hidden from web sites which should make it harder for a potential hacker to find my computer. I think emails and attached links are still the weakest link, my daughter gets so many scam emails on her hotmail account.

[Ukastronomer]

No you don't have to update all the time as long as you don't mind compromising the security of your computer :)

[RAJAH235]

Just a FWIW for those that run the "older" Windows OS's & want to remain "reasonably" safe with no un-necessary telemetry patches included.

Go to > https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/2000003-ongoing-list-of-group-b-monthly-updates-for-win7-and-8-1/
Scroll down for your WIN 8/8.1 stuff.

All these updates are SECURITY ONLY (for those in Group B...Security Only) & are safe to install.
PKCano keeps track of all the safe updates, as do a lot of the others.

You can/should also keep an eye on this page...
> https://www.askwoody.com/forums/forum/askwoody-support/windows/windows-8-1/ask-win-8-1-and-win-8-questions-here/

Stay safe.

[leon]

Thank you indeed for that useful info.

Leon

[Exfso]

A great source of information and help I subscribe and I reckon it is dollars well spent.:thumbsup:

[RAJAH235]

You're welcome.

:)