Re: Newest Critical Update

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Hello Alice,

It sounds as if this is your first visit to the new V6 version of Windows Update. Go ahead and proceed with this.
The version 6 is better than the one before.

Tell it yes to download the latest controls.

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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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AliceZ wrote:
> Just went to Critical Updates (we have WinXPsp2) and saw the following
> Critical Update which is a bit confusing to us. If we download it,
> could it cause problems, or should we just go ahead and download it?
> ==========
> Windows Update
>
> To use this latest version of Windows Update, you will need to
> upgrade some of its components. This version provides you with the
> following enhancements to our service:
> Express and custom installation: Choose only the most recent critical
> updates or pick and choose from all available updates.
> Smarter downloads: If downloading is interrupted, the process will
> start up where it left off the next time you download that update.
> Smaller downloads: Only the files your computer needs are downloaded,
> saving download time and connection-speed costs.
> One version: Only the most recent updates are offered to you.
> Less clutter: You can now hide updates you don't want to see.
> Update news: A News from Microsoft section on the Windows Update
> home page displays tips and the latest information.
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