Update OS or not?

djb0646

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Hey,

I just built my new desktop last week and installed a 64 bit OEM windows 8. Everything so far so good, but I am concern about whether should I turn on the automatic update.

Is it necessary and beneficial to update windows 8 every few often or better discard it at all?

Many updates tagged themselves as 'important' and improve your 'security'----looks like very important------- but as my own experience on windows 7 and vista those official update sometimes bring new problems in.

What would be the best choise?


Thanks.
 
Solution
Ditto. I have the systems set to 'download, but not install'. I'll install after a few days if I see no negative issues online.

But yes, you should update once in a while.