to get to the windows update site click on start then all programs then at the very top select windows update it will take you to the windows update site allow it to scan your pc then select custom to view the updates you have available to install, all critical should be done. This will not affect any thing you already have set for your automatic windows updates. If you do have any updates you have blocked in the past it will alert you to that fact and ask if you want to unblock them at this time. Now that you do have IE7 you do need to go ahead and go to the windows update site and get any updates that may be available for it.

unfortunately it is extremely important so some way some how we will all have to do this. Here are articles to help you get an understanding on this DNS vulnerbility which the patch is for. The DNS converts the words you type in the address bar into a numerical address thatÂs used to route all Internet traffic. Exploiting an error like that would make phishing scams simple  people would think they were at their bank website and happily type in personal details, which the criminals could then harvest. Internet flaw could let hackers take over the Web Deficiencies in the DNS protocol Major DNS flaw could disrupt the Internet this is the site where you can find the DNS checker to have it run on your pc and see what it says about your system and how vulnerable it is. DNS Checker For those that are needing to completely remove ZA from their system many people are reporting using this program to get a clean full uninstall, it is a free uninstall program which works well to remove many programs that can tend to be hard to remove. I personally have not used it but several people on the tech sites are recommending it. Revo Uninstaller Zone Alarm also has detailed instructions on their site on how to do a clean uninstall should you need it.

Did you just do a FF upgrade to a new version? If so , was it beta3? Be aware not all plugins work with a new version. If not, this would be a time that I would suggest an overwrite of FF as there is nothing to lose. If that doesn't resolve the concern download and overwrite the appropriate plugins, again nothing to lose. Please back up your Bookmarks before you tinker any farther. DA

Jane regarding backing up your documents. I assume they are all sub folders of a master folder? If so why not use your program that connects the home and office. Then either export the master folder to home before leaving the office or import from the office once you are home. You will be asked if you wish to overwrite the existing folder of that name, answer yes and continue. No flash drive to misplace or go wrong on you. If you go the flash drive route I would suggest you use 2 flash drives and alternate them so at any given time you can never lose more than one day of data.