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is it easy to reinstall windows

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?. i'm have trouble with windows updates, can't do a ratings check. should i reinstall
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  • DCFC79
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    Before you reinstall windows maybe we could help, describe the problem and state the specs of the pc if you know them
  • DatabaseError
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    ^what he said :p

    reinstalling windows is a good way to spring clean a PC...but not something to do on a whim, so let's have a go at fixing your current build first :)
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  • DCFC79
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    DatabaseError wrote: »
    ^what he said :p

    reinstalling windows is a good way to spring clean a PC...but not something to do on a whim, so let's have a go at fixing your current build first :)

    Cheers DbE
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    have I just dropped a clanger...you're a girl? :p

    edit - if you are...maybe the tongue out smiley is a bit inappropriate :)
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  • DCFC79
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    DatabaseError wrote: »
    have I just dropped a clanger...you're a girl? :p

    edit - if you are...maybe the tongue out smiley is a bit inappropriate :)

    you refering to me as im not, im 100% male
  • livelyred
    livelyred Posts: 2,367 Forumite
    Do u have to update windows i dont think i have for yrs ? What about updating xp as i have the old one ?
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  • DatabaseError
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    you should have automatic updates turned on, XP is currently on Service Pack 3, with hundreds, if not thousands of bug fixes and security enhancements since the original release
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  • livelyred
    livelyred Posts: 2,367 Forumite
    Where would this be i do have a oldish pc ?
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  • DCFC79
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    livelyred wrote: »
    Where would this be i do have a oldish pc ?

    start >>> control panel >>>> auto updates then seleect to turn auto updates on and click ok then close control panel(this would turn automatic updates on), to see if you need any updates you could open up ie then go to tools then windows update
  • livelyred
    livelyred Posts: 2,367 Forumite
    I cant find it nope not there
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