Which Windows updates do you really need?

Dear readers,

I am running XP home, SP 2 & 3. Despite the information bulletins on the MS
website, it's hard to figure out which Windows updates you really need,
according your individual customized/configured computer and..... which
updates you should avoid in order to 'keep Big Brother Bill Gates away from
snooping in your PC'!?
It is my aim to keep my PC as basic (Windows classic) & 'stripped down' as
possible for I don't want all those bells & whistles.
Does somebody know a way, tool or information website for doing this job?

Thanks, Max.

FWIW Bill has more things to do with his time rather than monitor you
computer. Think about it. I would suggest at least getting the critical
updates.

hth
DDS

"Max" <> wrote in message
news:6150B792-E5F8-4AE5-AF08-...
> Dear readers,
>
> I am running XP home, SP 2 & 3. Despite the information bulletins on the
> MS
> website, it's hard to figure out which Windows updates you really need,
> according your individual customized/configured computer and..... which
> updates you should avoid in order to 'keep Big Brother Bill Gates away
> from
> snooping in your PC'!?
> It is my aim to keep my PC as basic (Windows classic) & 'stripped down' as
> possible for I don't want all those bells & whistles.
> Does somebody know a way, tool or information website for doing this job?
>
> Thanks, Max.

Bill Gates is retired, and certainly has never even considered you a factor
in his schedule.

"Max" <> wrote in message
news:6150B792-E5F8-4AE5-AF08-...
: Dear readers,
:
: I am running XP home, SP 2 & 3. Despite the information bulletins on the
MS
: website, it's hard to figure out which Windows updates you really need,
: according your individual customized/configured computer and..... which
: updates you should avoid in order to 'keep Big Brother Bill Gates away
from
: snooping in your PC'!?
: It is my aim to keep my PC as basic (Windows classic) & 'stripped down' as
: possible for I don't want all those bells & whistles.
: Does somebody know a way, tool or information website for doing this job?
:
: Thanks, Max.

See...

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...r/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...6-602954130D38

Security FAQ & Checklist
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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Max wrote:
> I am running XP home, SP 2 & 3. Despite the information bulletins on the
> MS
> website, it's hard to figure out which Windows updates you really need,
> according your individual customized/configured computer and..... which
> updates you should avoid in order to 'keep Big Brother Bill Gates away
> from
> snooping in your PC'!?
> It is my aim to keep my PC as basic (Windows classic) & 'stripped down' as
> possible for I don't want all those bells & whistles.
> Does somebody know a way, tool or information website for doing this job?
>
> Thanks, Max.