2 different computers... or 3 for that matter. ALL have the same version of DM installed (4.7) and the same version of the Storm OS installed (.75)

WHY do I always get prompted to upgrade the "core applications" if I plug into a different computer than the one I used to do the OS upgrade from 65 to 75?

Wirelessly posted (bb8320TMO)

Because the auto update is checking against the RIM version of the OS while the device has the vzw version. It updates the media files.

and when auto update isnt installed and/or it is disabled? because it still happens then.

You may have chosen to remove some core apps (VZ Navigator for instance) on the original computer. The other pcs may want to put them back on the Storm.

good thought but nope