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| Thread ID: 58811 | 2005-06-12 23:24:00 | Downloading drivers from Windows Update | chiefnz (545) | Press F1 |
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| 363430 | 2005-06-12 23:24:00 | Hi guys, This is just a simple query... How many of you download device drivers from the Windows Update site? If so, why? Conversley if not then why? I have just come off it and there are 4 driver downloads available. I have selected to HIDE all these updates because the last time I installed one from the Windows Update site (NO.4 in my list below) my network card went all wonky... I believe I posted the problem on PF1 some time ago. The issue was then resolved by re-installing the original driver from my mobo CD... this worked a charm and I haven't had any problems with it since. Now I am sceptical about downloading drivers from the Windows update site... owing to my past experience... and quite honestly I'd rather download drivers from the manufacturer. Your thoughts and comments appreciated. 1) ATI Technologies, Inc - Video - RADEON X800 Download size: 5.7 MB, less than 1 minute ATI Technologies Inc. display software update released on February 22 2005. 2) ATI Technologies, Inc - Video - ATI WDM Specialized MVD Codec Download size: 237 KB, less than 1 minute ATI multimedia software update released on February 01 2005. 3) Brother Industries, ltd. - Storage - Brother MFC-210C USB Download size: 3.4 MB, less than 1 minute Brother image software update released on August 20 2004. 4) Marvell Semiconductor - Networking - Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Download size: 203 KB, less than 1 minute Marvell network software update released on May 18 2005. cheers chiefnz |
chiefnz (545) | ||
| 363431 | 2005-06-12 23:34:00 | Every time (3 or 4 different attempts) that I have updated drivers via Windows Update (modem, soundcard, graphics) I have had to rollback/reinstall old drivers to get the device working again. I have now promised myself I will NEVER update another driver using that method. It is just not worth the grief. :groan: | Miami Steve (2128) | ||
| 363432 | 2005-06-12 23:37:00 | As a rule, Never. Having said that, I don't allow any Windows updates for any of my personal comps, A firewall and a keen eye is far better protection. Anyhow, Those list of drivers look perfectly safe, The problems arise because Windows Update identifies hardware by chipset and can load on incampatible drivers (onboard sound is a big one, seeing as the vast majority use AC97, yet will spit the dummy when a standard AC97 drver is loaded on, It gets worse when it comes down to the chipsets on the mobo) I would suggest driver updates be taken care of by the user and that they manually go to the manufacturers website and ensure they are getting the exact driver for their hardware (With Video cards I would suggest they get the drivers from Nvidia or ATI) and that the proper steps for removing and installing drivers is followed. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 363433 | 2005-06-12 23:40:00 | Wouldn't trust windows updated drivers ever. | ninja (1671) | ||
| 363434 | 2005-06-12 23:46:00 | Yup, I would rather get the drivers from the maker's site . I know Nvidia drivers, for some people, if u install them from Windowsupdate, it can screw your system up . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 363435 | 2005-06-13 02:41:00 | As already been said, NEVER Always download from manufacturers site, especially video & sound |
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