Re: copy recent updates to CD?
From: peterk (peterk_at_nomalarky.net)
Date: 08/19/05
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Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:52:37 -0600
excuse me but........that tool only removes what it finds on your system it
does NOT inoculate you against malware/worms/whatever.
Get your son to go to the XP update site and do the scan for updates.The
newest worm is a threat to XP but if you have kept it updated regularly the
threat is slight.
Dont forget to also update your anti virus software regularly.
peterk
-- Never trust a computer you can't throw out the window. - Steve Wozniak "Geronimo" <Geronimo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:91576432-3412-4559-9159-2E3351E29266@microsoft.com... > He should go directly to the download site below, and download the most > recent updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal > Tool (apparently not available from Windows Update yet). Then go directly > to > IE "Tools" and find "Windows Update" and dowload his updates. He should > have > not chance of infection if he does this before doing any browsing, > emailing > etc. > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en > > Geronimo > > "behemoth" wrote: > >> When the most recent batch of Windows updates became available about ten >> days ago, I downloaded them to my desktop. However, my son was >> negligent >> in downloading them to his laptop. In light of the most recent worm >> outbreak, I am wondering if it is wise to attempt to do it now, or will >> his >> laptop get infested with the worm while updating? >> >> I thought about copying the updates to a CD so he could download them >> without an internet connection. I'm not sure if this is a wise thing >> to >> do. >> >> He has XP Pro on his laptop; I have XP Home. >> >> Your advice is appreciated. >> >> behemoth >> >> >> >> >> >>
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