Microsoft gone mad with the updates!

[heywood]

I noticed my little netbook had 27 updates the other night so just left it to get on with it.

 I can now print wirelessly again from the netbook    It used to do, then stopped and despite all my efforts wouldn't do because of some other application. I couldn't resolve but it's ok now (fingers crossed).

[carol8353]

 I can now print wirelessly again from the netbook    It used to do, then stopped and despite all my efforts wouldn't do because of some other application. I couldn't resolve but it's ok now (fingers crossed).

Hope you haven't put the mockers on it,saying that it's okay again 

[heywood]

 

I sorted it once and it worked but then reverted so if I wanted to print anything, I had to email it to myself and print from the pc. 
It is much more convenient with the netbook but as long as I can print from somewhere, I'm happy.

[Redroger]

I don't appear to have had any updates.   Windows 7 on mine.

You lucky so and so I have just had to waste over and hour getting back into my computer; I still don't know for certain how I managed it. I am seriously considering switching off automatic updates for a trial period to see what difference (if any) it makes. Opinions please.

[silvery]

I switched off automatic updates, which is probably why I've got so many. At least you have control over when they are activated, and can make allowances for the length of time it takes, so you don't need your pc for that time.

 I've knocked quite a few off, for office and works, don't use either of them.
But they take forever to load.  ridiculous.   I wonder if we need them all.   

[LizzieW]

You can switch off automatic updates but tick a box so you'll be notified when there are updates.  That way you can check which ones you need and ignore (hide) the rest.

[Redroger]

Thanks Lizzie, Now for chapter 2 (and I hope final) chapter of this update saga. After around 75 minutes I managed to get the computer to boot up (through bios) and had a decent though curtailed session apart from Firefox not responding again! Now sheduled for execution shortly!
When I switched off the updates were there again, 19 of them this time, one has fallen by the wayside.There being no way to switch off without installation in W7 I bit the bullet, switched, went to Sainsbury's and got wet!! On return I switched on again and guess what went through the same rigmarole again except that this time after the restart in the middle the computer booted up OK () No doubt something lurks in cyberspace waiting for me. Next step to go into Windows update and tailor it to my requirements which if possible will be security only, and manual download. That reminds me is microsoft updates department staffed by Manuel and other migrants from Fawlty Towers?

[LizzieW]

Roger - I wonder if your problem is because you're running Windows7 and 8 on the same computer.

Lizzie

[Redroger]

Roger - I wonder if your problem is because you're running Windows7 and 8 on the same computer.

Lizzie

I don't think so Lizzie, they have run happily side by side for around a year now, and the set up was done by a professional, i.e. I actually parted with money. Anyway I now have the situation under control, I will instal security updates only and do them one by one, take a lot longer but at least should identify problems as they happen.