computer question...

[Scott & Lai 12]

Does anyone know how to prevent Windows from automatically restarting the computer after it does an update? I hate having to constantly tell it to restart later, only to have it try again in 10 minutes or whatever. Is there a way to turn off the restart attempts completely, so I can restart the computer when I choose and on my terms?

[Niels Bohr 72]

I this what you want?

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Edited November 1, 2009 by Niels Bohr

[NickD 203]

I this what you want?

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Found it more desirable to disable automatic updates, for one thing, updating on the fly can really mess up your computer, prefer if I really want that update, to read about it first, manually download it, back up my computer first, then to manually load it. And be able to go back if that upgrade screws up the system. If you have a number of upgrades and don't reboot each time, can really mess things up as changes are being made to the registry that I hate anyway. Removing programs never works, still leaves a ton of junk in the registry that slows down your boot up time.

Currently having problems with the latest Java upgrade, even a manual download generates files that cannot be unzipped. With some upgrades, can't remember them all, cure one problem and create ten more. It's crazy.

[NutMagnet 2]

Does anyone know how to prevent Windows from automatically restarting the computer after it does an update? I hate having to constantly tell it to restart later, only to have it try again in 10 minutes or whatever. Is there a way to turn off the restart attempts completely, so I can restart the computer when I choose and on my terms?

Which version of Windows are you running? DSL/cable or dial up?

If XP or later: START==>CONTROL PANEL==>AUTOMATIC UPDATES. Change the setting from AUTOMATIC to something else.

[웃 910]

I'm still waiting on my free WIndows 7 upgrade.....I thought it was sent to my email as a download automatically but so far nothing...

[NickD 203]

I'm still waiting on my free WIndows 7 upgrade.....I thought it was sent to my email as a download automatically but so far nothing...

May also have to wait a million years before you get something free like that from Microsoft. We pay for their mistakes just like the ones our government makes.

[AlHayatZween 2]

Are you guys updating to Windows 7 ?

i have a chance to update for free, but some guy i know updated and he lost his mother board. i'm afraid if i update from Vista it will mess up my computer more than it already is...?

[Niels Bohr 72]

The motherboard cannot be affected by Windows. Windows needs certain BIOS values at start up so it can allocate memory space for the OS. The only way that you can change motherboard CMOS values only if you have a software from the motherboard that allows you to tweak values for different settings with the CMOS. Why does changing CMOS values have an effects? Well, you can change the voltage values, the multiplier values, and the FSB powering your mobo. And, depending on what values you may seriously do some damage.

I will tell you that Windows will not damage your motherboard. As a computer engineer, and an electrical engineer that is a garuntee! If you still think otherwise, I'm sorry.

Your friend probably did something or it might be that while he was using Windows 7, an electrical condition may cause the mobo to overload.

[AlHayatZween 2]

Ok, thanks!

But i only understood the last paragraph...

So you think it's worth the upgrade or just stick with Vista...? i don't mind Vista so much...

[Niels Bohr 72]

Windows 7 is alot better!

[NutMagnet 2]

If Visa makes you happy - stick with it. Windows upgrades to new versions and Service Packs have been a P.I.T.A. since DOS days. Your chances for a successful OS upgrade improves considerably if you have the upgrade CD/DVD and are not updating via download from Windows Updates, like everyone else in the world would be doing simultaneously putting a stress of servers and network, more chances for a hiccup. Vista upgrades to SP1 come to mind, XP to SP2 can not be forgotten.

Windows can most certainly affect the motherboard.

Recent experience include the false notification of new USB and Audio drivers available for a certain MSI motherboard, and a fan speed regulator for an 3-4 years old Asus board. In the MSI case, USB xfer rates decreased to a snail's pace and in the situation of the other, the Asus 'Cool N' Quiet" driver, the fans simply stopped running and the PC would overheat and shut down every 45 minutes.

In these situations, Windows specified and directed the users to install the wrong driver update which affected components on the motherboard.

Be especially careful when Windows suggests new drivers or program updates, especially for stuff they didn't make. Instead look to the manufacturer's web site, read about the upgrade, and decide whether or not you think it would be an advantage to do so. Notwithstanding, if Microsoft or others suggest an upgrade that addresses security vulnerability, its probably best to install that, as well as always keeping your anti-virus/malware/security up to date.

NM

[Niels Bohr 72]

The USB and AUDIO microcontroller cannot be recoded, nor does the fan speed regulator within the BIOS. Each microcontroller has an internal ROM that cannot be flashed. Therefore, Windows will not be able to cause the microcontroller to malfunction.

Windows is built using a OS layer approach. The bottom layer is called the HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer). The second layer has the microkernal layer. And, the upper layer in between are system software, and application softwared, etc...

Now, the HAL is built to extract Hardware level to the use with the system API. Where in hell how can Windows affect the mobo?

If Visa makes you happy - stick with it. Windows upgrades to new versions and Service Packs have been a P.I.T.A. since DOS days. Your chances for a successful OS upgrade improves considerably if you have the upgrade CD/DVD and are not updating via download from Windows Updates, like everyone else in the world would be doing simultaneously putting a stress of servers and network, more chances for a hiccup. Vista upgrades to SP1 come to mind, XP to SP2 can not be forgotten.

Windows can most certainly affect the motherboard.

Recent experience include the false notification of new USB and Audio drivers available for a certain MSI motherboard, and a fan speed regulator for an 3-4 years old Asus board. In the MSI case, USB xfer rates decreased to a snail's pace and in the situation of the other, the Asus 'Cool N' Quiet" driver, the fans simply stopped running and the PC would overheat and shut down every 45 minutes.

In these situations, Windows specified and directed the users to install the wrong driver update which affected components on the motherboard.

Be especially careful when Windows suggests new drivers or program updates, especially for stuff they didn't make. Instead look to the manufacturer's web site, read about the upgrade, and decide whether or not you think it would be an advantage to do so. Notwithstanding, if Microsoft or others suggest an upgrade that addresses security vulnerability, its probably best to install that, as well as always keeping your anti-virus/malware/security up to date.

NM

[AlHayatZween 2]

Ok, thanks. i will mull it over some more... i can upgrade for free via the school that i work at, but it is not with a cd, it is from the faculty website...

honestly, i should have just gotten a Mac...

[Niels Bohr 72]

Oh god, MACs? I can't do much with them.

[NickD 203]

OS should be compatible with your computer, can't run Windows 7 for example on a 80286 with two megs of ram.