Boring computer question...

jambourgie

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Quite a boring question, but here goes...

I've just bought a new (refurbished) PC, with a fresh install of Windows 7.

This computer will never be connected to the internet, and will be used to run music production software, which is 4 years old.

My question is: Should I update the Windows 7 installation? Obviously by downloading the updates with my internet enabled laptop? Have there even been any important updates?

I'm new to W7, having been on XP.

Thanks.

Posted : 05/07/2013 6:05 pm

chewkw

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No need since you are not getting connected to internet.

If you do then it will update to W7 SP1 ...

Posted : 05/07/2013 6:20 pm

jambourgie

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Cool, thanks.

So there's no stability/bug fixes or anything in SP1?

Posted : 05/07/2013 6:22 pm

chewkw

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Cool, thanks.

So there's no stability/bug fixes or anything in SP1?

As usual the patch is for security & bug fixes but I did not experience any stability issues so not sure what was or was not fixed.

🙂

p/s: However Window Media Player can be an arse ...

Posted : 05/07/2013 6:28 pm

jambourgie

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Hmm, I don't think I'll bother then. Thanks 🙂

Yeah, WMP sucks balls. I've always used VLC. Gets the job done. Simples.

Posted : 05/07/2013 6:41 pm

Trampus

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Check if the software you intend running requires W7 to be updated in any way and take it from there.

Muso's tend to shout loudly about their problems! 🙂

Posted : 05/07/2013 11:14 pm

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