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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 4, 2017 12:42:20 GMT
I have a laptop that hasn't been used for some years. I've found there are 158 updates to Windows. I've tried to download them but to no avail. The internet connection is using the hotspot function on my mobile.
I can use a browser and download from that.
Does it require a Wi-Fi or broadband connection?
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Post by pre65 on Feb 4, 2017 12:53:12 GMT
If you have access to broadband it might make sense to use it, via ethernet or wi-fi.
I have several back up computers in case my main laptop or desktop goes tits up, and I try and update them every month or so.
One old desktop runs Ubuntu which is fine for internet browsing, but too complicated (for me) for much else.
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Post by AlanS on Feb 4, 2017 12:59:12 GMT
I have a laptop that hasn't been used for some years. I've found there are 158 updates to Windows. I've tried to download them but to no avail. The internet connection is using the hotspot function on my mobile. I can use a browser and download from that. Does it require a Wi-Fi or broadband connection?Spot on but I would give it up if I had your apparent level of expertise. Splash the cash on a nice new one. You will be asking questions for eternity otherwise and may not improve your computer knowledge/skills. Enjoy a new one |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 4, 2017 13:27:12 GMT
Typical response from you, Mr S.
I practically never ask for help from anyone. The ultra-rare occasions when I do, it's never forthcoming. Which only reinforces not doing so in future.
If I can help someone, I do so - without any desire to demean them.
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Post by pre65 on Feb 4, 2017 13:30:41 GMT
My Whippy, if you were anywhere near me (North Essex) I'd offer to do it for you. 
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 4, 2017 13:44:43 GMT
To do that number of updates you certainly need a good Wi-Fi / broadband connection.
If after that it's running well, great, if not you may find it struggles with latest software in which case you could consider a replacement... We had to get a newer macbook recently as the old one just became too slow to be practical.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 13:58:29 GMT
If you just use it for webmail and basic stuff then XP should run fine. That was the last version of Windows that will run on an old machine properly, after that the graphical requirements become too much. I still use a 5 year old netbook and it's fine.
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Post by mikeyb on Feb 4, 2017 14:32:18 GMT
Your updates will be in the GB's but MB's trying to do that via a hotspot will take you weeks  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 15:02:39 GMT
Your updates will be in the GB's but MB's trying to do that via a hotspot will take you weeks Not if you have 4G (in theory)! |
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Post by Slinger on Feb 4, 2017 16:31:38 GMT
I'd like to echo AlanS, at least in part. A new machine, if that's a viable alternative, would be a far simpler and much more effective long-term solution. You might also find that you don't have 158 downloads for an outdated version of Windoze waiting for you.  |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 4, 2017 17:19:30 GMT
The laptop in question is a " refurbished as new" item from about 18 months ago, which has never been used, hence the updates. And, yes, I can appreciate the fact that hardware starts to become obsolete as soon as you're taking it out the shop.
Anyway, thanks.
I'll know better than to ask in future.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 17:24:06 GMT
Please don't let the buggers get you down Mr Whippy. It will be fine, seek out a good wifi connection to download the updates, and ignore the haters.
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Post by Slinger on Feb 4, 2017 17:44:07 GMT
Perhaps "a laptop that hasn't been used for some years" was what mislead some of us? I, for one, was thinking of something that you'd owned and had now been lying around for four or five years. That it's "refurbished as new" casts a slightly different light on it. With information comes understanding.
Does it have wifi built in? Do you have a broadband connection? If that's a no and a yes then there are more dongles than you could shake a stick at on Amazon. Just search "laptop wifi" and you'll find them.
If you don't have Broadband then it probably will take days to download the updates if your current connection even holds up long enough to download each individual download without dropping out.
I assure you I was not being rude, just operating on the information as I saw it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 18:11:22 GMT
I always switch updates off, given me nothing but grief in the past... Laptops last me no more than 2 years anyway so i guess missing some so called update aint going to stop anything working properly.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 20:04:56 GMT
If you just use it for webmail and basic stuff then XP should run fine. That was the last version of Windows that will run on an old machine properly, after that the graphical requirements become too much. I still use a 5 year old netbook and it's fine. XP was and is still my favourite version of Windows. 7 wasn't bad either. 10 has given me problems recently, 8 was just a mess and Vista was the worst OS I've ever countered. But then I'm a bit of a technophobe and also an Apple fan. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 20:08:49 GMT
Aye 'XP' was my fav alser
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Post by John on Feb 4, 2017 20:15:51 GMT
Perhaps go to wifi free spot in your area they often in cafes and presume your laptop will have wireless
It probably take awhile to update on as thats a lot to updates and you might get issues loading
If you hardly uaing the laptop you could do as Andre suggests and not bother with the updates the machine will still work but is more liable to attack
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 4, 2017 20:46:19 GMT
Perhaps "a laptop that hasn't been used for some years" was what mislead some of us? I, for one, was thinking of something that you'd owned and had now been lying around for four or five years. That it's "refurbished as new" casts a slightly different light on it. With information comes understanding. Does it have wifi built in? Do you have a broadband connection? If that's a no and a yes then there are more dongles than you could shake a stick at on Amazon. Just search "laptop wifi" and you'll find them. If you don't have Broadband then it probably will take days to download the updates if your current connection even holds up long enough to download each individual download without dropping out. I assure you I was not being rude, just operating on the information as I saw it. Sorry. My mistake. I should have been more accurate. My attention was dividend writing the post. A simple factual answer would have sufficed. It doesn't take an Einstein to appreciate the fact that a new item will be up to date. I'm not one for stating the obvious, preferring to credit someone with a bit of intelligence. I still fail to understand why some individuals on forums seem to have the attitude they have. Forgot about the dongle option. So thanks for that, Mr Slinger, and the other informative replays. Anyway, I've managed to get 55. Just another 103 to go. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 21:06:53 GMT
Yep 153 pointless updates that will make no difference [That you will notice] Zaps your Hard drive space up in the process. Well done matey  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 21:21:11 GMT
Stephen,
To download that level of Windows updates you'll likely need a decadent connection, either via Wifi or preferably an Ethernet connection. Hotspot mobile connections are all good and well for what they are but I've found that the connection can drop occasionally which Windows update wouldn't like, and also there're not the fastest of connections usually.
Happy to help if I can advise further.
Paul.
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