SECURITY UPDATES ALL LIST

[PattiChati]

When I go to my add/delete programs, it lists over 2 dozen "security
updates for Windows" and "hotfixes". It just keeps adding and adding
whenever the computer updates.
I don't have this on my other computer, just this laptop. Does anyone have
any ideas why this is and how to stop it from happening? I want to keep my
laptop as clutter free as possible since it is just an "extra" computer when
my husband hogs the desktop.

 

[avstorm]

In control panel>add/remove programs, uncheck the " show updates" box.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Go to Add/Remove programs and place a check in the box by "Show updates"

The uninstall files with their entries may be safely deleted:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

 

[Ricky]

When you open add/remove programs there is a box at the top that says 'Show
updates'. Uncheck it and they won't show.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Open Add Remove Programs.
At the top is the box to check "Show updates".
If you uncheck the box, you will not see the updates.

If I recall correctly, that box was not available until either Service Pack
1 or 2 was installed.
Does the computer have SP-2 installed?

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org

 

[PattiChati]

Okay, I don't want to sound dumb, but I am not finding the "show updates"
box. I have read the link you sent, but didn't understand what to deletel
I guess at this point I don't have to worry about space, but just would like
them not to show up in the control panel. Thanks.

 

[PattiChati]

I found it and the radio button next to do not show hidden files is checked,
but they still show up.

 

[PattiChati]

Thi

Open Add Remove Programs.
At the top is the box to check "Show updates".
If you uncheck the box, you will not see the updates.

If I recall correctly, that box was not available until either Service Pack
1 or 2 was installed.
Does the computer have SP-2 installed?

 

[PattiChati]

This is a used computer I got for Christmas. I think it has sp2, but not
sure; How do I check?
When I open add/;remove, there is nothing that shows "show updates". I
feel really stupid now

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Right click "My Computer" and click "Properties"
In the "General", what is the last line under "System"

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org

 

[Enkidu]

This is a used computer I got for Christmas. I think it has sp2, but not
sure; How do I check?
When I open add/;remove, there is nothing that shows "show updates". I
feel really stupid now

Why? A wise man once said that there are no stupid questions, only
stupid answers! No one, not even an expert can be expected to know
everything about computers. I was interested in your question!

Cheers,

Cliff

 

[Enkidu]

This is a used computer I got for Christmas. I think it has sp2, but
not sure; How do I check? When I open add/;remove, there is nothing
that shows "show updates". I feel really stupid now

Incidentally, some of the answers you were given were answering the
wrong question.

Cheers,

Cliff

 

[bojimbo26]

Okay, I don't want to sound dumb, but I am not finding the "show updates"
box. I have read the link you sent, but didn't understand what to deletel
I guess at this point I don't have to worry about space, but just would like
them not to show up in the control panel. Thanks.

**
Click on `start` , click on `control panel` , click on `add/remove
programs` - at the top of the list place a check in the box `show
updates `
**

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Yes, you probably should install SP-2.
Either order SP-2 on CD or download the Network Installation, both options
are shown on Step 1 on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org

Okay, I looked on my other computer, a desktop computer and on that one I
have sp2 along with the little box on the add/remove to check.
On this laptop, it has sp1 and there is no little box on the add/remove.
Should I download sp2? Is it necessary? It came on my other computer I
think.
I should add I have XP PRO, not home
So I guess with sp1 there is no way to hide the security fixes and
hotfixes.
I guess I can live with it then.

 

[PattiChati]

Okay, I looked on my other computer, a desktop computer and on that one I
have sp2 along with the little box on the add/remove to check.
On this laptop, it has sp1 and there is no little box on the add/remove.
Should I download sp2? Is it necessary? It came on my other computer I
think.
I should add I have XP PRO, not home
So I guess with sp1 there is no way to hide the security fixes and hotfixes.
I guess I can live with it then.

 

[PattiChati]

Okay, I looked on my other computer, a desktop computer and on that one I
have sp2 along with the little box on the add/remove to check.
On this laptop, it has sp1 and there is no little box on the add/remove.
Should I download sp2? Is it necessary? It came on my other computer I
think.
I should add I have XP PRO, not home
So I guess with sp1 there is no way to hide the security fixes and hotfixes.
I guess I can live with it then.