Downloading microsoft updates

[Melvyn Steinberg]

Hi-

I'm new at this.
When I'm downloading microsoft updates (SP2) do I have to turn off my firewall, spyware and anti-virus programs?

Many thanks for the Reply

M.

[Seer]

No!

Never turn off your security when updating something even if it's a Microsoft update.

[JRViejo]

Melvin, first, welcome to Wilders! Seer is 100% correct; never, EVER, turn off your security programs. Here's some info for you to review regarding Updates in Vista & XP plus FAQs:

Using Windows Update in Windows Vista (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/learn/windowsvista.mspx) | Using Windows Update for Windows XP (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/learn/windowsxp.mspx) | Updates: frequently asked questions (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/0ae49d2f-8697-47a0-ba50-71405dc0863c1033.mspx)

[ThunderZ]

While I agree 100% with never turning off your security when updating, depending on your security, you may go click happy :blink: while they are installing.
At least on my tower I do. Your experience may\will vary depending on your protection set-up. ::)