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Switching off updates is very insecure.
by em3rgent0rdr 8y ago
Switching off updates is very insecure.
- smileypete 8y agoSure, so I would strongly recommend against it for everyone else. That said I feel it gives me a more stable machine, the time between reboots is typically 3 to 6 months. I try to use as little software by MS as possible to keep the 'attack surface' to a minimum, ideally only using the OS itself. Even my home LAN only has IP enabled these days.
- manicdee 8y agoWhich is less secure: turning off updates and potentially falling victim to zero day in the wild, or turning on updates and having Microsoft install arbitrary crapware on your computer without your explicit consent?