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copas

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Constant barrage for updates?
« on: July 06, 2016, 07:24:22 AM »
I get lots of mail with offers to update my drivers. These confuse me.
As someone dedicated to making 'old' hardware and software work, I ask myself: Do I need to constantly update the drivers on my machine?
I dimly perceive the necessity for correct hardware drivers, but do they need constant updates??
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Re: Constant barrage for updates?
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2016, 07:30:17 AM »
No.

1) NEVER use 3rd party software to update drivers
2) Drivers should only be updated if / when there is a specific need or reason to do so (ie, to address compatibility issues or new features offered that you need)

I moved your post to the appropriate forum. Please do not post in the malware forum unless you suspect your system is infected and wish to go through a diagnostic / cleansing procedure.