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From: soundgarden_0303 on 28 Feb 2010 23:17
Hello,

I just want to ask since I don't use Windows messenger, Outlook express,
Blue tooth and have disabled Telnet service and Message queing service can
these vulnerabilities be exploited if I don't install security updates for
these even though I have them disabled or don't use them?


From: Leonard Grey on 1 Mar 2010 00:37
How can we guess what updates you're talking about?

On the chance you're referring to Windows Update: You need to install
all updates labeled Critical (in Windows XP) or Important (in Windows
Vista or 7.) For other updates, the choice is yours.

About your second question: Malware can exploit an unpatched
vulnerability whether you use it or not, and even if you think you have
disabled it.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

soundgarden_0303 wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I just want to ask since I don't use Windows messenger, Outlook express,
> Blue tooth and have disabled Telnet service and Message queing service can
> these vulnerabilities be exploited if I don't install security updates for
> these even though I have them disabled or don't use them?
>
>
From: "FromTheRafters" erratic on 1 Mar 2010 05:44
"soundgarden_0303" <soundgarden0303(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:1F7ABEDD-3804-4017-A1B0-3319126D4C77(a)microsoft.com...
> Hello,
>
> I just want to ask since I don't use Windows messenger, Outlook
> express,
> Blue tooth and have disabled Telnet service and Message queing service
> can
> these vulnerabilities be exploited if I don't install security updates
> for
> these even though I have them disabled or don't use them?

If you *have* the programs, you should keep them updated.


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