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  • prowla
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    peter_the_piper wrote: »
    Turned on my lappy AM and got the message ""Your computer is at risk, Automatic updates is turned off"" Thanks for nothing.:rotfl:
    Yes - it won't update MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) virus definitions.
  • grumpycrab
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    edited 9 April 2014 at 10:21AM
    peter_the_piper wrote: »
    Turned on my lappy AM and got the message ""Your computer is at risk, Automatic updates is turned off"" Thanks for nothing.:rotfl:
    This is Windows updates. Have you disabled Automatic Updates?
    prowla wrote: »
    Yes - it won't update MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) virus definitions.
    Just for info, MSE virus definitions are still available. There have been some today, 09/04. The fact that the MSE logo has gone red, with a cross on it, doesn't mean its not still running (and updating).
  • frank777
    frank777 Posts: 296 Forumite
    I had updates this morning on my PC and when I Rebooted my Broadband went down.:eek: I thought it was Microsoft sending a final fix/bug/trojan to help persuade us to Upgrade our systems

    :)Not true, it was a Virgin Media fault!
  • aayush
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    how to find what i have on my desk top vista ? have Compaq hard drive
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    aayush wrote: »
    how to find what i have on my desk top vista ? have Compaq hard drive

    Press and hold the Flying Windows key and whilst holding it down, press the Pause Break key.
  • aayush
    aayush Posts: 1,295 Forumite
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    my pc is windows Vista Home premium do i need to do any thing service pack 2 Upgrade
  • debitcardmayhem
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    aayush wrote: »
    my pc is windows Vista Home premium do i need to do any thing service pack 2 Upgrade
    Go to control panel , windows update and check for updates
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