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Patching up a trusty defender

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Name: IronMan
Date: February 11, 2007 at 01:21:04 Pacific
OS: XP Pro
CPU/Ram: P4 / 512m
Product: Data General
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As has probably already been posted here, Microsoft plans to release 12 sets of security patches next Tuesday to fix critical vulnerabilities in a number of its products.

The pièce de resistance, though, is mentioned in a PC World article on the subject. To wit:

". . .Microsoft will also publish an update that patches critical flaws in its Windows Live OneCare, Antigen, Windows Defender, and ForeFront security software."

I feel more secure already. And defended. :)



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Name: salgolf
Date: February 11, 2007 at 10:58:28 Pacific
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Well, it sure needs patching. I finally deleted it and continue to depend on the tried and trues like AdAware, Spybot, Spyware Blaster, etc. Maybe I'll try again after Tuesday.


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Name: IronMan
Date: February 11, 2007 at 13:28:06 Pacific
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Salgolf, I've also deleted WD - for a couple of reasons.

The utility began generating a half dozen restore points per day. I simply don't need or want that many.

Second, it gave false positives in a couple of root kit scanners I use. I also don't need the sickening thrill of believing I've got a root kit in the operating system. :)


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