Windows Updates, Anti-Virus and program automatic updates on a 3G connection.

[BuZ]

Hello all,

I am setting a computer up for someone (a family member), although I have a slight issue with settings and it is due to the connection I am faced with.

I am having to decide whether I should leave automatic download and install updates enabled or turn them off.

I know updates are essential, although the 3G connection is very slow (roughly just below 1Mb/s as the person lives in a low signal area delivered by T-Mobile/EE).

Should I let the computer check for updates, although not let them download automatically?

Are there any risks at stake if I decide to do this?

The connection is also limited to a fair usage policy that takes affect if she downloads more than 500MB within a week or month.

Many thanks/Kind regards,

BuZ

 

[BuZ]

Is the person using IE?

Yeah,

I've got an idea though, I'm downloading stuff at home, e.g. Google Chrome, Avast or AVG anti-virus and numerous other programs. I'll put them on a USB and then transfer them from the USB to their Computer and install them like that.

That way they can enjoy things, but on a slow connection.

I checked it through speedtest.net, it is just short of 0.70Mb/s and sometimes 0.50Mb/s, depending on the location in her house.

 

[BuZ]

Is it using some sort of mobile tethering?

Kind of, yeah.

Mobile USB dongle in a computer.

No mobile phone involved.

Just a USB dongle and a computer.

 

[BuZ]

In that case, Windows Updates are a must have.

Right. Although the connection is limited and will cap her to below 0.50Mb/s.

Download limit is 500MB within a month or week.

I'm unsure, although I've checked in the connection statistics and it says she's reached over the monthly limit from downloading 500MB or just less than that.