How important to download updates

JayMar
JayMar Member Posts: 19

Tinkerer

edited March 2023 in 2017 Archives
I have this laptop Acer Aspire E5-411-P68R and I'm receiving an update. Do I need to download the update or just ignore it? My laptop is kind a slow, if I download this update is there any improvement on how my laptop response to the application? But I have plans to upgrade the RAM to 8GB. Thank you

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Updates are important to keep your system secure and fix bugs. It won't improve the speed of your PC, but it won't make it slower too.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    What type of update do you mean, a windows update?
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • JayMar
    JayMar Member Posts: 19

    Tinkerer

    Yes windows update
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    If it is a major upgrade(for example from windows anniversary to windows creators or fall creators) it can have an impact on the performance, but if it is just an update of the same build then it is important to be updated, as the security is updated too. It won't make your PC slower or faster and some bugs can be fixed too.

    What is the OS you are running?
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • JayMar
    JayMar Member Posts: 19

    Tinkerer

    Its Windows 8.1
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Updates are important to keep your system secure and fix bugs. It won't improve the speed of your PC, but it won't make it slower too.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • JayMar
    JayMar Member Posts: 19

    Tinkerer

    Thank you guys!