Oh, don’t get us wrong..  We love being able to update systems at the click of a mouse!  But, having systems updates just “happen” is rarely a good idea.  And Microsoft has shown us all why in a big way.

This past “Patch Tuesday” update from Microsoft is causing Windows7, Windows8, and Server2013 systems to BSOD (blue screen of death).  It’s widespread enough that Microsoft has withdrawn the update!  For Microsoft, this is a huge deal.  But, not quite as huge as all the people whose computers were “bricked” by an Automatic Update!

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update Creates BSOD

This is why you should NEVER have updates happen automatically.  And why businesses should have a company like OPENRSM do the updates for them.  Why?  Because their tested before being accepted.  Will that Java update break that required program your suppliers make you use?  Does that security update declare that your anti-virus program is a virus?  Will a general “patch fix” from Microsoft render your machine useless?  Well, if your simply accepting automatic updates for Windows, OSX, Java, Adobe, etc., you could have a very bad day.  Best to let people who test these things with the software you already use update your systems for you.  Only, after they are tested!