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Security Updates I'm getting a lot of computers in that are getting hit with these new worms. Most of them are because they don't have the updates that patch the security flaws in Windows. These are crucial and everyone needs to be aware of the problem. There will be two different types of downloads. They are: Critical
Updates Download and install ALL of the critical updates. You don't necessarily need all of the Windows updates, but I recommend downloading the "Recommended" files. Windows 2000 Open
My Computer Make
sure there is a check in the "Keep my computer up
to date..." To check for updates manually, open Internet Explorer and select Windows Update from the Tools menu. Intended
For Windows XP only Depending on your settings, Windows XP may routinely activate the Windows Update feature to scan for and download updates to Windows XP automatically. If you have a fast Internet connection, and usually don't remember to check for updates yourself, you'll probably want this feature turned on. However, if you already check for updates, and would rather not have your work interrupted, you'll probably want to disable automatic updating. To control or disable automatic updating, open the System icon in Control Panel (or right-click My Computer and select Properties), and choose the Automatic Updates tab. Put a dot in the "Download the updates automatically and notify me when they are read to be installed." To check for updates manually, open Internet Explorer and select Windows Update from the Tools menu. Note: even if you have enabled full automatic updating, Windows XP may only install critical updates. It's a good idea to check with Windows Update manually to make sure the updates you want are installed. Windows 98 and Windows ME users just open Internet Explorer, go to Tools and click on Windows Update. Even though most of the new viruses are targeted towards Windows XP and Windows 2000, the older versions can still be used to accept the new viruses, but not get infected by them. As in the case with the new Sasser worm that is exploding on the Internet. W32.Sasser.B.Worm can run on (but not infect) Windows 95/98/Me computers. Although these operating systems cannot be infected, they can still be used to infect vulnerable systems that they are able to connect to. In this case, the worm will waste a lot of resources so that programs cannot run properly, including our removal tool. (On Windows 95/98/Me computers, the tool should be run in Safe mode.) I hope you find some of this information useful. If you are not on my "Tech Email List" you can add yourself by clicking on Add Me! If you feel this email has reached you by mistake or would like to be removed from my "Tech List", please click on Remove Me! Either option will open your email program and give you the option to send me an email requesting your wishes. Thanks and Happy Computing! © 2004 Trey Asher / Asher Computer Service |