Which Windows Update Components To Install?

[Mooncalf]

I know to do all of the Critical Updates but after that what is necessary and what is just going to add to the bloat?

Also, is there an alternative place to download updates that is more up to date and provides more information on what each component does so I can determine what is actually something that I want?

Here is a list of some of their offerings.

128-Bit Dial-Up Networking
DirectAnimation
Vector Graphics Rendering
Macromedia Shockwave
DirectX Media Runtime Update for DirectAnimation
Agent 2.0
Microsoft virtual machine
Dynamic HTML Data Binding
Additional Web Fonts
Internet Explorer Core Fonts

And which version of IE is best, 5/5.01/5.5?

 

[Wuming]

use IE 5.01. 5.5 is buggy.

 

[Mooncalf]

Thanks Wuming.

Anyone else?