Thanks for the heavy reading. I do remember some time ago checking out the NET Framework business and found I didn't need it. IF I used GIMP (I think that's the one) or some of those other programs that require it, I'd be more inclined to get it, but I use only PSP and am trying to learn Image Ready (part of Photoshop), and they don't require it. I'm embarrasses to tell you, but I will -- if I'd looked at the title of the update rather than the KB # only, I'd have known better (sigh)!
Thanks again for everything -- you all are the bestest!!
Julea
Dell Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7500 Computer Inspirion 545s 00 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 6GB Memory 750GB Hard Drive
I tried twice to downloan the latest WU KB982670 this morning and am unable to do so. It shows failed in the log. Here's what comes up --
WIndows Update Error 800B0100.
I downloaded the "System Readiness Tool" from MS, but am almost afraid to run it. The last time I had a failed update and got one of MS' tools, and ran it, it wiped out the system restore feature on my computer. Oh, I can still do an SR; however, only way to accomplish it is to go into Safe Mode to do so.
I sure hate to do this again and have it wipe something else out. The updates have been really good at wiping out the SEARCH feature that is built into Windows 7. Granted, it does rebuild after 2-3 weeks. I'm not sure which update it is that messes things up, but it's not fun. I finally downloaded Everywhere search and it's better than the Windows7 Search feature anyway (sour grapes).
I often feel that the only viable virus out there is MS anyway, so even though I love their product, I'm not that fond of MS as a whole.
Do you suggest I run that rool and take my changes, or will a future update "fix" the situation?
Thanks,
Julea

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