software updates

after the latest windows update I figured it was time to check some of the odd software, and found that; there are updates for Java, Flash, and irfan view. note all 3 of these want to clutter up your Hd/browser with additional software.
Rex

Yup, you have to be careful with third party updates, especially with free software like Irfan View. A lot of them have piggybacked programs on top of them now, when you do the installation there will be a checkbox in the "agree to terms and conditions" windows to install this stuff. Normally, it's checked... you have to uncheck it or your drive will get filled with doo-doo. Adobe does it now too...

considering some of the comments about computers I've seen on the board...I thought someone should mention this.
Rex

Use Google Chrome for your browser. This has its own built in flash player so that sorts that.

Java is a tricky one. Always go directly to their website and check the installer for what it wants to install and then use their website to verify it.

My Windows 7 X64 Pro install with Nvidia driver, Google Chrome, VLC, Adobe reader, iTunes (empty), fotosizer and no documents nearly fills a 128GB SSD.

I did go straight to the java website(I did not pass go...), just as I did for all the other updates. java and others want to install toolbars and or chrome(I see no reason to maintain two browsers,(when last I heard, windows update only worked with IE) your mileage may vary).
Rex

IT Pro here. Java and Adobe are notorious for this ramming extra crap into their software installs. Do yourselves a favor and take a look at the sites and download the versions of Java, flash, and acrobat reader that are intended for business/enterprise use- they do not have all the crap in them.

I hate Chrome- causes a lot of issues in my environment with apps that do not work in Chrome.


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