Safe to connect to get Windows updates??
I have been setting up new systems recently that come w/SP2. Since
that update level is 18 months old now, I wonder if it is safe to
connect these machines to the internet solely to go to the Windows
Update site and download/install security updates.
I ask because I know that prior to SP2, there were critical updates
that needed to be applied offline PRIOR to connecting in order to avoid
picking up nastiware JUST by connecting to the Internet.
Does anyone know of any SPECIFIC nasties that can attack a machine with
XP/SP2 and Windows Firewall when it connects for the first time??
Thanx,
e
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Relevant Pages
- Re: Belkin not-real-firewall?
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(comp.security.firewalls) - Re: A case for windows firewall
... Renewing SAV for definitions on 50 machines is significantly cheaper than buying a newer version and 50 licenses. ... I'm not saying a client should stick with SAV v4. ... I use the Windows firewall, but I cannot help but ask, "Where was the antivirus software that should have stopped the virus?" ...
(microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs) - Re: A case for windows firewall
... due to virus attacks getting by older builds. ... Would the client have been better protected with a more up-to-date AV ... I use the Windows firewall, but I cannot help but ask, "Where was the ... that one of their machines had become infected with conficker/downadup ...
(microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs) - RDP Connection/Performance Issue
... I have been having an issue with rdp - a random issue really - and I ... the remote machines is not immediately seen. ... it could take several minutes to see it launch (forget trying to ... I have the same degree of success if I am connecting ...
(microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely) - Re: A case for windows firewall
... I'd argue that this is an unreasonable upgrade cycle for any business of legitimate size to expect when they are spending thousands on client licenses for a product. ... I use the Windows firewall, but I cannot help but ask, "Where was the antivirus software that should have stopped the virus?" ... I'll spare you the boring details of the troubleshooting process, but the final verdict was that one of their machines had become infected with conficker/downadup through its USB drive spreading method. ... The server, luckily, was updated as she makes it a point to log in monthly and access windows update directly. ...
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