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General Software Discussion / Re: Feb 9, 2010: Windows Patch Leaves Many XP Users With Blue Screens?

« on: February 14, 2010, 12:04 PM »

This is usual Microsoft. They produce a patch that is supposed to fix problems. What usually happens is one thing is fixed but another problem is created.
Fixing bugs, vulnerabilities and general so called improvements always create other problems. Unfortunately you have to install the mandatory patches
otherwise you could leave your computer vulnerable to cyber criminals who produce all viruses and malicious software.
You have to weigh up the Pros & Con's. Not keeping your PC up to date with windows patches will just leave you vulnerable.
My advice install all the patches and then deal with any issues that occur as and when. In most cases its usually a driver or a piece of software that
causes the issue. Updating these drivers or software usually can resolve the issue. Its true why should we have to go through all this hassle?
I agree Microsoft should get there act together and make a more secure and stable OS. I'm not getting my hopes up, that's why I've switched
to a MAC.

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Living Room / Re: What's the best registry cleaner? Ask Leo says: none

« on: January 31, 2010, 08:58 AM »

Just wanted to add to the discussion regarding registry cleaners. If your someone who is technically proficient then you won't need to use them in most cases.
You will manually resolve any issues or just redo the machine. But nowadays you have a massive amount of users who have not idea about the technical side of
issues. You would definitely not want them messing around with the registry. Also for them to redo the machine could be something they could not do.
I think registry cleaners today can help resolve issues regarding errors & performance.
Most of them will back up the registry before they make any changes and include registry and disk defrag features and memory optimising
software as well.
its definitely something that can save a lot of time.