Windows update and Google browser

[chrisrob]

I hate Microsoft.

Why do I always have to restart the computer whenever I have to install the new security patches? It never seems to be right afterwards.

I use a laptop (Win7 Home premium SP 1) which I usually leave in sleep or hibernate mode. I only switch it off when I need to update security patches.

After this last restart I had to reinstall my wireless colour laser printer and I lost my Google browser button on the quick launch bar.
And going to the start menu, the Google Chrome folder said it was empty.

But when I typed Chrome into the search box, it came up.

Was this something to do with Microsoft, I wonder.

And another thing. Why do I now get Windows Live Messenger popping up and asking me to log on? I didn't get that before.

(I must admit I prefer my Ubuntu laptop for many things - but cannot run some of my software on it.)

It's now telling me I have to update Live Messenger - but I don't want it!!!

[ChuckFickens]

Not sure about your other problems...

But uninstall windows live essentials which will get rid of messenger and keep an eye out for it in future updates, you can then select it and tick do not show this update again.

[chrisrob]

Thanks Chuck.
I removed it as you recommended. A few minutes later I get a message saying "Important Updates" listing at least 20. When I looked they were all for Microsoft products I don't use. SO I've changed my update settings and HOPEFULLY will now only receive notifications of operating system updates.