This Security Fix is compatible with the following Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Security Bulletin Buffer Overflow in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution / Unexpected Computer Shutdown Issued: November 22, 2004 Summary Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a patch immediately Caveats: None Tested Software and Patch Download Locations: Affected Software: Microsoft Windows NT Workstation - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows NT - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows 2000 - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows XP - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows Win98 - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - Download a fix to patch this issue UpdateNOW This Security Fix is compatible with the following Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Security Bulletin Buffer Overflow in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution / Unexpected Computer Shutdown Issued: November 22, 2004 Summary Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a patch immediately Caveats: None Tested Software and Patch Download Locations: Affected Software: Microsoft Windows NT Workstation - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows NT - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows 2000 - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows XP - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows Win98 - Download a fix to patch this issue Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - Download a fix to patch this issue Product: MSoftware Messenger Patch License type: Single user license Cost: $19.95 - One time charge Description: Fixes the problems related to Microsoft Messenger service. Security issues, Unexpected Computer Shutdown and Popup stop. Computer 1 Server Intel P4 1.8 Ghz 256 Mb Ram Windows XP Pro 40 Gig 52X CDRW Floppy ========================= Computer 2 Bedroom Compaq Deskpro 2000 147 Mb Ram

LOL!! Where did you get this? Someone is trying to rip you off for $20. If you don't have the courtesy to reply if the fix worked we may not have the courtesy of helping you next time.

Your subject got cut off at the end there. What is your question? The stuff you posted looks like a standard Microsoft security bulletin - with a few exceptions. 1) Real Microsoft security bulletins usually specify the servic-pack level that vulnerabilities apply to. You wouldn't see "Microsoft Windows 2000" - you would see "Microsoft Windows 2000 sp3", for example. 2) Real security bulletins always reference the security bulletin number. MS05-002, for example. 3) There are numerous (albeit minor) grammatical errors in the stuff you posted. 4) The updates are referred to as "fixes". Microsoft never refers to patches as fixes. To do so would be an adminssion that their software is broken. Real security bulletins refer to updates as patches, updates, or corrections. 5) Microsoft does not and has never charged for hotfixes. This: Cost: $19.95 - One time charge is a pretty clear indication that whatever you posted did not come from Microsoft. So, to answer the part of your question that didn't get cut off, this message probably means that someone is either trying to scam you by getting you to pay for software that can and should be obtained freely or somebody is trying to scam you into downloading and installing software of unknown origin. Either way, I am pretty sure that the text you posted did not come from Microsoft and should be ignored. More information about fake Microsoft security bulletins is here. If you are interested in receiving real security bulletins, you can subscribe to Microsoft's mailing list here.

I don't know what the heck is either. The CD-ROM drawer started opening for no reason. I close it it opens i close it it opens. Damnit im about to open a can o Woop A** and shoot the damn thing. Computer 1 Server Intel P4 1.8 Ghz 256 Mb Ram Windows XP Pro 40 Gig 52X CDRW Floppy ========================= Computer 2 Bedroom Compaq Deskpro 2000 147 Mb Ram

I suggest doing a virus scan. There was a virus going round a while back that had the CD opening as one of it's symptoms. I don't remember exactly which virus it was, but it was a while back, so any recently updated antivirus software should find it. HTH Dave There are 24 hours in a day, and 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not!

What does all that junk you posted have to do with the cdrom drive opening?

Okham's Razor..... The CD drive could also just be ready for retirement. HTH Dave There are 24 hours in a day, and 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not!