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In reply to the discussion: To XP or not to XP . . . ? [View all]hobbit709
(41,694 posts)36. did you mean Silverlight? Service Pack 3 is not a "driver update"
If you want to update Firefox all you have to do is click on the Help button and go to About-it will update automatically at that point.
Anything that wants to install added stuff with the application gets a NO from me.
What driver update? If your hardware is working fine no need to update the drivers. Windows updates are NOT driver updates but patches and fixes for Windows.
If you got one of those driver update helper apps-get rid of it.
If you need an antivirus get Microsoft Security Essentials-it's free and works fairly well.
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It's a good idea if you have Virtualbox to do the last updates while you can.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#34
Great post. And I agree heartily with the Linux Mint recommendation below it. n/t
jtuck004
Mar 2014
#11
Of course the WSJ wants you to spend money for something you most likely won't need.
hobbit709
Mar 2014
#24
Windows XP support is ending on April 8 and scammers from India has become hyperactive!
David_ness
Mar 2014
#32