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Windows XP Driver Updates

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barak
barak Posts: 1,258 Forumite
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Following a YouTube link I'm getting - apparently from "Ads by Google" - "Windows XP Drivers Latest Download. Microsoft Certified. (Recommended)" from "Windows-XP.DriverUpdate.net".

I wouldn't follow this link, but wonder if it is suspicious. :undecided
".....where it is corrupt, purge it....."

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  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,838 Forumite
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    In a word, yes... don't follow it :(
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • andy2004
    andy2004 Posts: 1,309 Forumite
    Just did a google search on the weblink you posted. interesting site gave me more info on it.
    like how much in $ they get and yes thats a dollar sign.
    http://www.keywordspy.com/overview/domain.aspx?q=windows-xp.driverupdate.net
    gives you more info about the website how much they earn when you go there and other links they use to get you to go to that site.

    Best way to update your drivers.

    graphics drivers

    nvidia.co.uk
    ati.co.uk

    motherboard drives. go to the manufacturers website directly or use the motherboard serial which will have the drivers for all the USB / Ethernet, sound, onboard graphics for your computer.
    or you could visit sites like majorgeeks.com / softpedia.com / www.betanews.com to download newer drivers.

    I would also suggest using firefox with adblockplus and blocking google.ads
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    andy2004 wrote: »
    ati.co.uk

    Alternatively: https://www.amd.com
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