Which of these updates are important?

maeflye · 04-24-2003, 04:42 PM

I don't even know what most of these are for. And reading all that stuff they have there gets very confusing.

I have Windows 98se. did all the critical updates except the one for networking which I don't really need since this is home computer and only one.

The other updates I wonder about are....

DirectX 9.0a End-User Runtime

.NET Framework Version 1.1

Internet Explorer Navigation Sound Update

Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package

Root Certificates Update

Mapped Drives Shutdown Update

Which of these do I need or are good to have? And what are they exactly? If you just want to send me some where to read on this stuff, that is fine too. But I am looking for Opinions on this too.

Thanks
Smiles

Donna

**jrwap** · 04-25-2003, 02:01 AM

I am running Xp Home (ha ha ha, I know laugh at me) and i always do all the updates whether I think I need them or not. If your system is running fine, then there is probably no need to install any updates. Could they make your system run better or be more secure...... probably.

-JRw

LPDad · 04-25-2003, 10:19 AM

you do not need most of the ones you listed, but it does depend on what you do with your computer.

Direct X 9 -- you really do not need this unless you are using a very high end video card and you do graphics intensive applications such as playing the new Games or other things that make extensive use of your graphics cards.

NET framework-- you only need this if you use Microsofts net passport, or if you use a few programs (usually these are some type of communication software, although this can vary) that require the net framework to work. Generally you will not need this...If you do not have the .NET framework installed and you have a program that needs it then you will get a message telling you that you need to install the .net framework.
Most people do not need this.

The following:

Internet Explorer Navigation Sound Update

Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package

Root Certificates Update

Mapped Drives Shutdown Update

I would probably download-- especially the Harddrive casche and the Drives Shutdown package.
The sound update is optional

maeflye · 04-25-2003, 12:20 PM

thank you all very much. that will be a great help.

alice · 05-06-2003, 07:26 AM

try Gfi LanNetwork Scanner it can help you with this stuff.....

maeflye · 05-10-2003, 06:03 PM

I know this will sound kinda dumb but I don't know what that is Alice. Please let me know and I will check it out.

Thanks again
Donna

alice · 05-11-2003, 07:06 AM

GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) checks your network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack your network. By analyzing the operating system and the applications running on your network, GFI LANguard N.S.S. identifies possible security holes. In other words, it plays the devil's advocate and alerts you to weaknesses before a hacker can find them, enabling you to deal with these issues before a hacker can exploit them.

http://www.gfi.com/lannetscan/

04-24-2003, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
maeflye Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 36	Which of these updates are important? I don't even know what most of these are for. And reading all that stuff they have there gets very confusing. I have Windows 98se. did all the critical updates except the one for networking which I don't really need since this is home computer and only one. The other updates I wonder about are.... DirectX 9.0a End-User Runtime .NET Framework Version 1.1 Internet Explorer Navigation Sound Update Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package Root Certificates Update Mapped Drives Shutdown Update Which of these do I need or are good to have? And what are they exactly? If you just want to send me some where to read on this stuff, that is fine too. But I am looking for Opinions on this too. Thanks Smiles Donna

04-25-2003, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	you do not need most of the ones you listed, but it does depend on what you do with your computer. Direct X 9 -- you really do not need this unless you are using a very high end video card and you do graphics intensive applications such as playing the new Games or other things that make extensive use of your graphics cards. NET framework-- you only need this if you use Microsofts net passport, or if you use a few programs (usually these are some type of communication software, although this can vary) that require the net framework to work. Generally you will not need this...If you do not have the .NET framework installed and you have a program that needs it then you will get a message telling you that you need to install the .net framework. Most people do not need this. The following: Internet Explorer Navigation Sound Update Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package Root Certificates Update Mapped Drives Shutdown Update I would probably download-- especially the Harddrive casche and the Drives Shutdown package. The sound update is optional __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

05-10-2003, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
maeflye Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 36	Thank You I know this will sound kinda dumb but I don't know what that is Alice. Please let me know and I will check it out. Thanks again Donna

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04-25-2003, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
jrwap Admin Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gorham Me Posts: 243	I am running Xp Home (ha ha ha, I know laugh at me) and i always do all the updates whether I think I need them or not. If your system is running fine, then there is probably no need to install any updates. Could they make your system run better or be more secure...... probably. -JRw

04-25-2003, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
maeflye Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 36	thank you all very much. that will be a great help.

05-06-2003, 07:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
alice Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 27	try Gfi LanNetwork Scanner it can help you with this stuff.....

05-11-2003, 07:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
alice Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 27	GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) checks your network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack your network. By analyzing the operating system and the applications running on your network, GFI LANguard N.S.S. identifies possible security holes. In other words, it plays the devil's advocate and alerts you to weaknesses before a hacker can find them, enabling you to deal with these issues before a hacker can exploit them. http://www.gfi.com/lannetscan/