I had to reinstall xp and am presently updated on all updates these were
listed under optional. Should I reiunstall (update) these as well?

Select Optional Software Updates
These updates are not critical to your computer's security or performance
but they can improve how some features, programs, or devices work. To help
protect your computer, make sure you install all high-priority updates.


Restore and Check Again Only selected updates will appear the next time you
check for updates.




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Optional software updates



Microsoft Windows XP



Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: x86 (KB829019)
Download size: 22.4 MB , 3 minutes
The .NET Framework version 2.0 improves scalability and performance with
improved caching, application deployment and updating with ClickOnce, and
support for the broadest array of browsers and devices with ASP.NET 2.0
controls and services. After you install this update, you may have to restart
your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
(KB909520)
Download size: 626 KB , less than 1 minute
Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider (Base CSP) allows smart card
vendors to more easily enable their smart cards on Windows with a lightweight
proprietary card module instead of a full proprietary CSP. After you install
this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Windows Media Connect 2.0 (KB909993)
Download size: 6.4 MB , less than 1 minute
Installing Windows Media Connect enables you to deliver music, photos, and
videos from your computer to devices that support UPnP media streaming. This
includes digital audio receivers, connected DVD players, digital cable
set-top boxes, gaming consoles and more. After you install this item, you may
have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Update for WMDRM-enabled Media Players (KB891122)
Download size: 5.9 MB , less than 1 minute
Install this update to enable your PC to access premium content protected by
Windows Media Digital Rights Management. After you install this update, you
may have to restart your computer. Details...
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Update for Windows XP (KB900930)
Typical download size: 556 KB , 1 minute
Install this update to address multiple Outlook Express issues in Windows
XP. This update addresses an issue in which messages are improperly handled
if the subject line contains the word “begin” and a display issue concerning
watched threads in newsgroups. This update also addresses two issues in which
Outlook Express stops responding. After you install this update, you may have
to restart your computer. Details...
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Update for Windows XP (KB896344)
Download size: 1.3 MB , less than 1 minute
The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard included in Windows XP SP2 does not
support gathering data from a 32-bit Windows XP environment and applying it
in a 64-bit Windows XP environment. Install this update to enable support for
collecting data in a 32-bit Windows XP environment and applying it to a
64-bit Windows XP environment. After you install this item, you may have to
restart your computer. Details...
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Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB887797)
Typical download size: 612 KB , 1 minute
This non-security update helps resolve various issues found in Outlook
Express. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
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Update for Windows XP HighMAT Support in CD Writing Wizard (KB831240)
Download size: 1.8 MB , less than 1 minute
This extension allows you to create HighMAT CDs of your digital photos,
music, and videos optimized for viewing on consumer electronic devices and
player software. HighMAT CD Writing offers easier navigation and preserves
important information about your music, photos, and videos like song name,
artist name, album name, and genre. After you install this item, you may need
to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Only install the Optional Updates if you determine you need them.

You should install all Critical Updates.

Generally do not get Driver Updates from Windows Update.
Instead, get them from the hardware manufacturers website.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Carianne" <Carianne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:96CFC86A-0FF0-42E6-A7A9-BECC15BDCC04@microsoft.com...
>
> I had to reinstall xp and am presently updated on all updates these were
> listed under optional. Should I reiunstall (update) these as well?
>
> Select Optional Software Updates
> These updates are not critical to your computer's security or performance
> but they can improve how some features, programs, or devices work. To help
> protect your computer, make sure you install all high-priority updates.
>
>
> Restore and Check Again Only selected updates will appear the next time
> you
> check for updates.

i am havein problems with my laptop it has started up fine apart from all the
displays are fuzzy what do i do

Craig;
Sounds like you need a video driver.
Go to the laptop manufacturers website and get the latest video driver for
your operating system.

Otherwise since this is a Windows Update newsgroup, you should ask further
questions in a newsgroup specific to your operating system:
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"craig" <craig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B1B227CD-D2FF-4970-8D92-754F509ACF6D@microsoft.com...
>i am havein problems with my laptop it has started up fine apart from all
>the
> displays are fuzzy what do i do