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Re: Internet Explorer Security Risk
Saturday, 21 Feb, 2009 – 9:03 | No Comment

Please state your IE version and full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when posting to this newsgroup. Is Automatic Updates enabled and is the machine fully patched?

Internet Explorer Security Risk
Saturday, 21 Feb, 2009 – 7:02 | No Comment

Please state your IE version and full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when posting to this newsgroup. Is Automatic Updates enabled and is the machine fully patched?

The referenced account is currently locked out… and Samba
Saturday, 21 Feb, 2009 – 3:30 | No Comment

I recently changed the subnet of several computers on an isolated LAN, that LAN utilizing RHEL 5.0 server (out-of-box, no patches) with Samba and several Windows XP w/SP2 systems.

Re: Yet Another Windows Update XP Home question…….sorry!
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 22:01 | No Comment

0×8007f0f1 STATUS_INCOMPARABLE_BRANCHES Files from the package are incompatible with files on your system. Any beta software installed? KB950215 - This update has been replaced by the following updates: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP (KB961260) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB961260)

Re: well i think this bot needs to learn how to read
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 13:02 | No Comment

[ur spielchukker's broke] You cannot hide WinXP SP3 (if that’s what you’re referring to) but if you have Automatic Updates configured properly, you can decline to download and/or install it. Consider the following before you decide not to install WinXP SP3: 1. If SP3 is not installed by next year, your machine will not be offered

Re: sp3 &sp3.5
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 12:26 | No Comment

Start/Control Panel/Security Center/Automatic Updates Check the “Turn off Automatic Updates” option Click ‘Apply’ Click ‘OK’ to exit. What I do is to turn off ‘Automatic Updates’, Then I manually update Windows by going the URL listed below.

Software Distribution Services 3.0 Stops Programs
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 5:53 | No Comment

I use ACT! 5.04 on Windows XP.

RE: XP Service Pack 2 Installation hangs…
Thursday, 19 Feb, 2009 – 1:10 | No Comment

Hello Garth, See if anything here helps. Error message during the “Finalizing Installation” phase when you try to upgrade to Windows XP: “setup cannot copy file” Error message that you receive when you try to update a Windows XP-based computer to Windows XP Service Pack 2 by visiting the Windows Update Web

Re: Microsoft Update Sticks!
Wednesday, 18 Feb, 2009 – 14:16 | No Comment

Thank you - we finally got the help we needed with this issue. The support rep instructed us to download Windows XP Service Pack 3 and install it in Safe Mode. We have a new problem that has not elicited a response, let alone a solution, in two days: one of our seven AT&T email accounts no longer

MS09-002 IE Exploit in the wild
Wednesday, 18 Feb, 2009 – 9:35 | No Comment
MS09-002 IE Exploit in the wild

Several security sites are highlighting MS09-002 exploits in the wild.  while this is an attack on Internet Explorer security , this malware attack is embedded in a malicious Word document to potentially trick individuals. It is anticipated that other forms of attack on unpatched systems will continue to surface as this bulletin has a high exploitability rating.

How to remove the integrated Microsoft patches on RIS server
Tuesday, 17 Feb, 2009 – 17:01 | No Comment

I integrated some Microsoft Patches for windows XP installation package on RIS server, but I want to remove one of them from installation packages on RIS server. How can I do? Can I remove the patches files from the folder of X:RemoteInstallSetupEnglish ImagesWINXPSP2_ENGi386svcp ack?

Remove Windows Security Alert
Monday, 16 Feb, 2009 – 18:57 | No Comment

hi i am using Windows XP with Service Pack 2. previously I want to know can i manage security update to not automatically download Windows updates and also How can I remove the pop up and notice icon from lower right tool bar