Are Updates dangerous!
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From: 20100217 on 17 Feb 2010 12:28 "joe" <joe(a)ebox.com> wrote in message news:ezul9N$rKHA.1352(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > And you are exactly what everone says about you. > Unknown's <unknown(a)unknown.kom> mummy is impressed with my size!! She just can't let it go! It is " absolutely amazing" that his biological father produced a midget like him with no personality or brains. I wouldn't get involved with that nutter.
From: Unknown on 17 Feb 2010 14:18 Thank you very much for the kind comment. "joe" <joe(a)ebox.com> wrote in message news:ezul9N$rKHA.1352(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > And you are exactly what everone says about you. > > "Unknown" <unknown(a)unknown.kom> wrote in message > news:%23Nk57XPrKHA.5896(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> He was correct-------you are paranoid. >> "joe" <joe(a)ebox.com> wrote in message >> news:uYc7ZBOrKHA.732(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> This is more of what I would have expected from you PA. I kmow you are >>> heavily involved with update queries and apreciate you taking the time >>> to respond. I still feel nervous about the whole update issue after this >>> little hicup. >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23$%230XoMrKHA.4752(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> Sorry, it's been a long week in the trenches dealing with those >>>> BSOD/KB977165 issues here. >>>> >>>>>>> Firstly, why did my update install perfectly when so many others had >>>>>>> this >>>>>>> huge problem? Was I just lucky? >>>> >>>> Luck had nothing to do with it. Practicing 'Safe Hex' did: It's >>>> beginning to look like the vast majority of these BSODs were caused by >>>> hijackware infections, primarily W32/Alureon-variants. >>>> >>>>>>> Has this kind of thing happened before with bad updates? >>>> >>>> If your computer's security was compromised, yes. >>>> >>>>>>> Can I feel safe in downloading these updates automatically. >>>> >>>> Very generally speaking, yes. Should you ever need assistance... >>>> >>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling >>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY (and/or 1-866-234-6020 and/or 1-800-936-5700) in the >>>> United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft >>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated >>>> with security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem >>>> is related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., >>>> KB999999). >>>> >>>> Or you can... >>>> >>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request: >>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527 >>>> >>>> Consumer Security Support home page & Microsoft Update Solution Center >>>> also offer support options >>>> https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/ >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527#tab3 >>>> >>>> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft >>>> subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International >>>> Support Web site: >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx >>>> -- >>>> ~PA Bear >>>> >>>> joe wrote: >>>>> What kind of response is that? >>>>> >>>>>> How long have you been so paranoid? >>>>>> >>>>>> joe wrote: >>>>>>> I have win xp pro sp3 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I lived in a remote area without internet access so never did any >>>>>>> updates >>>>>>> other than the service packs, no internet no threats :-) >>>>>>> I now have broadband and am fully up to date with all Microsoft >>>>>>> updates. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> However this latest problem with KB977165 has really scared me. I am >>>>>>> not >>>>>>> too >>>>>>> happy about using the recovery tool and how would I have found out >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> solution anyway without a pc to access the Internet? ( I am still in >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> remote area with no other pc's around ) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So I have a couple of questions for the experts here. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Firstly, why did my update install perfectly when so many others had >>>>>>> this >>>>>>> huge problem? Was I just lucky? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Has this kind of thing happened before with bad updates? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can I feel safe in downloading these updates automatically. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I would feel much better if you guys could give me the benefit of >>>>>>> your >>>>>>> experience. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> TIA >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
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