I don't blindly install every update. But it is nice to have one spot where you can see what needs updating and then you can decide which items you want to install.
It doesn't check for Windows updates. Outside of drivers, almost everything it looks at is freeware/shareware/common apps. MOST of those won't cause problems. Some might. The app isn't force installing behind your back - it just tells you which ones have more current versions and gives a download link. The rest is up to you as the user. On 4/5/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Weeden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "hwg" <hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:11 PM Subject: [H] Great freeware update checker > Have you guys tried this? > > http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/04/04/file-hippo-releases-update-checker/ > This brings up the question, If you are having no problems, is it wise to blindly install any update you hunt and find or it just comes your way? Take the long running Microsoft video drivers update fiasco, for example. More often than not, if you download the video update offered by Microsoft and install it, when you reboot your video colors are washed out and you have to uninstall the update. I realize the standard first answer from technical support on most any problem, "Download and install the latest updates." But again, is this safe when you are having no problems? Chuck
-- Brian
