

Once again, IE 10 is not pre-checked in the update list. If you have an earlier version of Windows, IE 10 isn’t even offered. If you’re running Windows 8, you already have IE 10, and it doesn’t seem to be causing any problems. Third, details are all over the map, but a lot of people are complaining about the new version of Internet Explorer, IE 10, screwing up their Windows 7 systems. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot, and don’t check the box to install it. The patch should NOT be offered – should not be pre-checked – when you look at the Windows update list. Second, the late-February patch known as KB 2670838 is still causing problems. If you look at your pending updates and SP1 is on the list, block out some time to run it (say, ten minutes, maybe more), and let ‘er rip. Microsoft released Win7 SP1 in February of 2011 - yes, more than two years ago - but it just started including SP1 in “automatic update” runs. But there are two ancillary downloads – and a patch from February that’s still causing problems – that should give you pause.įirst, if you are running Windows 7 and you haven’t updated to Service Pack 1, now’s the time to do it.

March’s Black Tuesday patches didn’t ring many bells. With a rather ho-hum collection of patches coming this Tuesday, it’s time to get caught up. Posted on April 8th, 2013 at 09:39 woody Comment on the AskWoody Lounge
