Lenovo update?

[Pofoo]

I have a Lenovo laptop/Thinkpad EDU series. 3/4 yrs old, very basic setup. I use wifi for internet and email. No internal dvd drive. I do have a external drive if needed. I recently updated Norton to Security Premium. I do install important Windows updates (Windows 7).
I keep getting notices from Lenovo to update soft ware.
Is this beneficial or just something to clog up the system and keep them in the loop?
Should I turn off the Lenovo auto start programs?
Thanks in advance.

[gorn5150]

Lenovo is owned by the Chinese military. They probably just need to update their files on you.

[Pofoo]

So I can order my ak ammo direct and bypass the middleman?

[cid`]

no updates are beneficial, disable windows and lenovo updates all together.

[Pofoo]

Anyone else??

[Dragunov]

Anyone else??

If your on Win7, there's no reason to do any updates, except for your video, if you have nVidia video.

You don't need to update lenovo stuff.

[Abu Riyah]

Lose the Lenovo updater app.

[Pofoo]

Ok, I think I will disable the updater. I do like to get rid of clutter that is of no use to me.
Thank you

[the86d]

Don't let it start at startup, but don't remove the application as you should check it like every 3-8 months for Bios updates...

[Dragunov]

Don't let it start at startup, but don't remove the application as you should check it like every 3-8 months for Bios updates...

You can download a stand-alone BIOS update for Lenovo laptops. You don't need the "Utilities" to do that. However, I agree it shouldn't be removed, just disabled.

[Wrangler John]

Best thing I did with Windows 10 was to wipe the hard drive and install Linux Mint 18.x with the Cinnamon Desktop, and fiddle with it until I got the hang of it. My cheap Lenovo G50 laptop runs everything, is secure, fast and for the $300 sale price is a bargain. Took awhile after decades of Windows to get the idea, but now I wouldn't go back for anything.

[cid`]

Best thing I did with Windows 10 was to wipe the hard drive and install Linux Mint 18.x with the Cinnamon Desktop, and fiddle with it until I got the hang of it. My cheap Lenovo G50 laptop runs everything, is secure, fast and for the $300 sale price is a bargain. Took awhile after decades of Windows to get the idea, but now I wouldn't go back for anything.

this..

i switched from win back to linux 2-3 years ago, has everything i want for the most part.. I do have a windows sandbox and laptop for work (only for compatibility crap), otherwise i run WINE or vm's for everything else

arch + openbox + tint2 + thunar

dont really need a DE i've found, openbox is so damn fast

[Dragunov]

I agree. Mint is superior to WinX in general functionality, and simplicity. However, there are certain things that keep me on windows.... I like computer games, and WINE is a pathetic gaming platform. VM's are also a pathetic gaming platform.

A short list of games I like that you can't run on Linux under any circumstances:

Sims 2/3/4.
Beyond Good and Evil.
System Shock 2.
Several others.

I have many computers, almost all are running some flavor of Win7. I have one Win8.1, one on Linux Mint, and one running on completely locked down WinX (doesn't run updates, Cortana, edge removed). THAT WinX runs stable, and fast, but IMHO, doesn't have any advantage over previous versions of Windows. Not in the non-tattling, non-spying, non-updating configuration anyways. It's only slightly faster on boot, than my Win7/8.1, even using fastboot, and it's not as useful for gaming.

My favorite computer is my series of Lenovo T420 laptops. All Win7Pro.

[cid`]

yeah, win does have a foot hold on the gaming compatibility, but as time passes, more and more games are linux/steamos compatible. if you have the know how, you can do pci passthrough via qemu, its a serious pain in the butt to acomplish.. i planned on doing it but just dont game anymore

[Dragunov]

yeah, win does have a foot hold on the gaming compatibility, but as time passes, more and more games are linux/steamos compatible. if you have the know how, you can do pci passthrough via qemu, its a serious pain in the butt to acomplish.. i planned on doing it but just dont game anymore

Already tried that.... Honestly? It's a MAJOR pain in the butt, and Sims STILL doesn't play right. Easier just to keep a windows computer around for that.