Help with Windows update needed

I have had these recommended updates on my windows update page for a few years now. Just out of curiousity, are any of these needed?

Update for Windows Media Player 9 Series (KB837272)
Download size: 1.9 MB, < 1 minute
This update addresses an issue when copying music media files between Windows Media Player and a supported portable device. As the number of items in the Media Library increases, so does the copy time. You can help improve the transfer time by installing this update. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more...

Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
Download size: 23.1 MB, 8 minutes
The .NET Framework is a feature of Windows. Applications built using the .NET Framework are more reliable and secure. You need to install the .NET Framework only if you have software that requires it. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more...

Euro Conversion Tool
Download size: 182 KB, < 1 minute
The Euro Conversion tool allows currency migration to the euro for user locales within the European Union. This tool does not change currency settings for user locales outside of the European Union. Read more...

Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package
Download size: 224 KB, < 1 minute
The Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package provides a workaround for computers running Windows 98 Second Edition with Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) hard drives, large caches, and modern processors. IDE hard drives store data in a hardware cache (temporary memory) and write the data to the hard disk later. For these computers, data can be lost during the shutdown process because the amount of time that it takes for fast processors to shut down is so short that the hard disk may shut down before the data in the cache is written to the hard drive. This update introduces a two second delay in the shutdown process, which allows the hard drive's cache to write any data to the hard drive. Download now to delay your shutdown process slightly to prevent data loss. Read more...

Root Certificates Update
Download size: 204 KB, < 1 minute
This item updates the list root certificates on your computer to the latest list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables a greater range of security-enhanced Web browsing, secure e-mail, and secure code delivery applications to work seamlessly. This update includes root certificates from Verisign, Thawte, and Post.Trust in Ireland. Read more...

 

I would say to accept Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package (assuming you have 98SE) and Root Certificates Update, then click 'personalize windows update' from the left pane, let it scan and place a check next to the ones you don't want. Save your settings and you will not be offered those updates again.

 

Thanks Pete and noah. One question though, does your HD have to be a special type to download that 'IDE' package? I'm quite a novice, and I assumed you had to have an 'IDE' HD to do it..lol

 

Thank you so much for clearing that up, Pete
I installed the HD package and the root certificate one, but avoided the Media player d/l, since I mainly use Real Player or Quicktime for all vids and media.