When turning updates off really doesn't


	When turning updates off really doesn't

douchrti

8-14-2008 9:31 AM

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microsoft, windows, updates, silent downloads

douchrti says:

In any business dealings, if you cant trust the company to do what they say they will do,
You go elsewhere right?
Its your decision. Not in this instance folks.

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