Re: xp security vulnerabilities?

From: Haus (youknow_at_iwillslapyou)
Date: 02/21/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 23:21:38 -0600

Hello
I guess they all have holes if they are connected to the internet and
someone with the right know how wants in.
here is a firewall it's free and XP also has a firewall you can turn it on.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=home_zainfo

It is always a good idea to download all the critical updates for your
security and safety.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp 

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Hope this helps
Haus

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