? Re: MS Updates

15 years ago

I was checking on MS updates and it looks like I need a few.

KB951748 is included. That is the one that caused the problem with ZA and other FWs. Is it safe now?

Also what about all the others listed?

This is a little large but the next smaller would have been hard to read.

TIA

Sue

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
did you get the latest update for zonealarm firewall if you use it? if so you should be good to go so yes get your updates that is a very important one to patch the dns vulnerbility.
the rest look like ones that should not cause any problems.
sue_va
Original Author
15 years ago
Raven, yes, I have ZA 7.0.483.000.

I'll get the updates.

Thanks again.

Sue
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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 Â 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.
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sue_va
Original Author
15 years ago
Since I got the updates my shortcuts on the desktop are taking as long as two minutes to open a site. Once there bookmarks open immediately.

What might be causing that?

HP Media Center XP SP2

TIA

Sue
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
hum I have no idea, try rebooting a couple times and see if it fixes it. With some updates doing a few reboots kinda helps.

are you talking about shortcuts to programs on your pc or shortcuts to websites that your browser opens? and if so what browser?
sue_va
Original Author
15 years ago
Raven, I did a restart after I took the updates and then did a couple more restarts which didn't help. This morning I did a shut down and so far it seems to be okay.

These were shortcuts to sites I frequent daily.

Computers!!

Sue
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
It was your turn to have the Gremlins, they take turns you know, it was just your day, see they have moved on to someone else now.
LOL you just have to have a sense of humor sometimes with these darn machines!
sue_va
Original Author
15 years ago
You are so right!

My sense of humor has saved the day for me many times, while at the same time driving other people up the wall!

LOL

Sue

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