Windows updates

[johntywino]

Just a little query....I disconnect Windows updates because (a) they are always coming when I want to shut down (I always pull the plug when shutting down) and (b) I pay for Norton internet Security and I imagine they update everything that's vital...Is this OK, or am I asking for problems? Incidentally I turn ON Windows updates for a day every few weeks, just in case!!!

[Postdog]

Norton is anti virus and has nothing to do with operating system updates. You might as well set it to automatically update, it's really no hassle - just let it finish and then pull the plug.

[SlackAlice]

Norton Internet Security will not update your Windows O/S that's what Windows update does.
Generally windows updates are available in the UK on Wednesdays. By only switching on Windows update every few weeks, it means you pick up a lot of updates all in one go. Much better to leave it on all the time.

[VHG]

>>> I always pull the plug when shutting down

If you do this AFTER shutting down the computer that is fine, but pulling the plug on a computer that is running is a sure way to wreck the hard disk or the operating system (or both).

A computer needs a tidy shut down to ensure everything closes down properly, pulling the plug does not do this.

The reason the fixes seem to come when you shut the computer down is that Windows can only update certain files DURING a shut down (or start up) as there are certain files it can only update when Windows is NOT running.

It is VITAL to leave Windows update running and installing fixes as many of these will be security fixes and if you dont install them you are leaving yourself wide open to virus attacks.

[johntywino]

Thanks all...It seems I WASN'T doing the right thing....I'll leave it on in future. Thanks again...