Should I install Gigabyte EP35C DS3R MB Updates

MrChooks · 07-13-2008, 02:08 PM

I am a complete klutz when it comes to computers

and I have just got my new "growler" computer (30 June) and it is going like a clock - I love it.

MB is a Gigabyte EP35C DS3R with an Intel Core2Duo E8400 3.0G CPU.

The Gigabyte web site offers a "scan facility" to determine if there are any updated drivers needed - which all sounds good.

My question is should I do the scan and download any updated drivers - or is this likely to end up screwing up my perfectly functioning computer.

I am a "fraidie cat" with this kind of stuff - coz if it all goes "pear shaped" after the down load - I wouldn't have a clue as to how to fix it.

Any comments from the wise souls at TSF would be much appreciated.

**linderman** · 07-13-2008, 02:12 PM

just like in the movie "The Matrix"

BLUE PILL = if it aint broke ............ dont fix it

RED PILL = or "image" your boot drive for a back-up and then try the updates

MrChooks · 07-13-2008, 02:21 PM

Tks linderman

- as always your sage advice is much appreciated.

I think I will go with the "it aint' broke - so leave the damned thing alone" strategy. (blue pill)

Afterall - the thing is going like a clock - so I will leave it alone until and if, at some time in the future some really important DL is needed to fix an actual - rather than some imagined problem. Tks again

**linderman** · 07-13-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrChooks

Tks linderman

- as always your sage advice is much appreciated.

I think I will go with the "it aint' broke - so leave the damned thing alone" strategy. (blue pill)

Afterall - the thing is going like a clock - so I will leave it alone until and if, at some time in the future some really important DL is needed to fix an actual - rather than some imagined problem. Tks again

another wise choice Mr.Chooks

07-13-2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrChooks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 255 OS: Windows XP Home SP 3 My System	Should I install Gigabyte EP35C DS3R MB Updates I am a complete klutz when it comes to computers and I have just got my new "growler" computer (30 June) and it is going like a clock - I love it. MB is a Gigabyte EP35C DS3R with an Intel Core2Duo E8400 3.0G CPU. The Gigabyte web site offers a "scan facility" to determine if there are any updated drivers needed - which all sounds good. My question is should I do the scan and download any updated drivers - or is this likely to end up screwing up my perfectly functioning computer. I am a "fraidie cat" with this kind of stuff - coz if it all goes "pear shaped" after the down load - I wouldn't have a clue as to how to fix it. Any comments from the wise souls at TSF would be much appreciated.

07-13-2008, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,056 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Should I install Gigabyte EP35C DS3R MB Updates just like in the movie "The Matrix" BLUE PILL = if it aint broke ............ dont fix it RED PILL = or "image" your boot drive for a back-up and then try the updates __________________ If you cant be polite and friendly; then please be silent.

07-13-2008, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrChooks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 255 OS: Windows XP Home SP 3 My System	Re: Should I install Gigabyte EP35C DS3R MB Updates Tks linderman - as always your sage advice is much appreciated. I think I will go with the "it aint' broke - so leave the damned thing alone" strategy. (blue pill) Afterall - the thing is going like a clock - so I will leave it alone until and if, at some time in the future some really important DL is needed to fix an actual - rather than some imagined problem. Tks again