Re: virtual machine

From: Roger Abell [MVP] (mvpNOSPAM@asu.edu)
Date: 04/08/03 

From: "Roger Abell [MVP]" <mvpNOSPAM@asu.edu>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 07:09:18 -0700

Yep - I can only agree on all mentioned points.
Such is what we get by having legislated software
which I am lead to (be allowed to) understand is
in my better interests. I feel like the horse lead to,
but not wanting to, drink <g> 

-- 
Roger Abell
MS MVP (Security, Windows), MCDBA,  MCSE both
Associate Expert - Windows XP ExpertZone
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"Another Steve" <safpol@netscape.net> wrote in message news:uvBA2Yb$CHA.2172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Thanks, Roger.
> 
> I would take issue with the advice that "If you are not running..., install
> SP1a..." Better: "If you are not running..., get hold of a copy of SP1 from
> wherever you can!" (yes, I know they can't write this).
> 
> I installed Java from Sun before SP1 came out and it didn't want to work
> properly on XP Pro - just caused problems. I shall be looking after my VM
> very carefully!
> 
> Regards,
> Steve
> 
> "Roger Abell [MVP]" <mvpNOSPAM@asu.edu> wrote in message
> news:eC5QCrY$CHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> "Another Steve" <safpol@netscape.net> wrote in message
> news:ORR68oV$CHA.33376@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Jupiter,
> >
> > Are you sure? MS actually says it "we will continue to provide security
> > fixes to the Microsoft VM to existing customers until January 2, 2004 (MS
> > customer fact ***).
> >
> > Surely the easiest way to get VM is to install SP1? The latest VM security
> > fix (810030) is still downloadable from Windows Update - I just checked
> and
> > it comes up when you use the Windows Update Catalogue.
> >
> > Of course, I presume MS has now removed VM from future SP1 downloads, but
> no
> > doubt there are still plenty of computer mags with the full file on the
> > cover CD/DVD.
> >
> > I also think that the original poster cannot possibly be right in saying
> > that "XP has taken off my virtual machine". Either it got corrupted (so I
> > suppose re-application of SP1 should fix it) or it was never there and the
> > user can't install SP1 because of an invalid licence key or something.
> >
> >
> 
> I believe you will be answered by reading
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813926
> 
> --
> Roger
> 
> >
> > "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> > news:e6PyLbV$CHA.1964@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > Cory;
> > > Microsoft is removing Microsoft Virtual Machine from its websites and
> > > stopping distribution because of a court order:
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/java/
> > > http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/VM.htm
> > >
> > > You can download Microsoft Virtual Machine from here:
> > > http://www.biologylab.awlonline.com/ms_javavm.php
> > >
> > > You can download Sun Java here:
> > > http://java.sun.com/getjava/
> > >
> > >
> > > And a tip from Michel Gallant (MVP Security):
> > >
> > > Anyone downloading these VM installers should make sure that they
> > > are authentic versions, as originally distributed by Microsoft.
> > > I am not questioning the integrity of the files on these sites, but
> > > only
> > > making a suggestion about due-diligence security wise.
> > >
> > > You should verify the digital signature on these files:
> > >  Right Click | Properties | Digital Signatures ..
> > >
> > > --- WinXP and Win9x  (msjavwu.exe): ----------
> > >   File Version   5.0.3809.0
> > >   Signer:  Microsoft Corporation
> > >   Hash (SHA-1 Thumbprint):
> > >       282D 9806 C3DF 7345 929F 64F5 895E F2EA 4AC2 9302
> > >
> > > --- Win2000  (Q810030_W2K.exe): -----------
> > >  File Version   5.3.10.0
> > >  Signer:  Microsoft Windows 2000 Publisher
> > >  Hash (SHA-1 Thumbprint):
> > >     B42E 4175 6327 473A 45C1 8077 CF2B B314 51E4 D1C3
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jupiter Jones
> > > An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
> > > Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Cory Robertson" <robertson_cory@cogeco.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:02da01c2fd52$623f81f0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> > > > For some reason Xp has taken off my virual machine and I
> > > > do not know where to find one to downlaod can someone
> > > > help me.
> > > >
> > > > PLEASE
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> 
>