Is it really necessary to update the factory software?

[Skysurfer]

I just completed reformatting the hard drive on my T43 to restore the machine to "factory settings" and I would like to know what your opinion is on whether I really really need to do ANY upgrades to the software.

If the machine works perfectly right now, is it really necessary to update ANY of the software (except anti-virus)? I purchased the T43 back in August 2005, and it has all those vintage pieces of software on it. From Windows XP to everything IBM/Lenovo had at the time. I do use wifi and the ethernet port to access the Internet via my office and home networks.

Thanks!

Lawrence

[Kyocera]

It's not absolutely necessary to update it. I have seen plenty of thinkpads sitting on customers desks that have never seen the update web site.

[pianowizard]

I always install all Windows updates, many of which are security patches. I never feel comfortable accessing the internet without first installing all the updates.

[Kyocera]

pianowizard wrote:

I always install all Windows updates, many of which are security patches. I never feel comfortable accessing the internet without first installing all the updates.

Definately a good idea to do the windows updates and of course get SP2.

[pianowizard]

Also, if you only have Windows Media Player 9, I would update it to version 10, which can rip CDs into MP3 files.