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To: thecow who wrote (34538)	5/29/2003 10:43:23 AM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) of 110603

thecow, today I was told 2 new XP critical upgrades are available. I'm holding off for a few days at least to see if they cause problems for others. 811493 is the one we just removed a few weeks ago because it caused the pc to slow down. I wonder if this is a new version. In any case, I don't need it because nobody else comes near my computer [see bolded test below]. 811493: Security Update (Windows XP) Download size: 3.2 MB, 2 minutes A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it. An attacker would need the ability to log onto the computer locally to carry out an attack. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer. Read more... Q815021 XP: Security Update Download size: 525 KB, < 1 minute An identified security vulnerability in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP could allow an attacker to take control of the computer. This issue is most likely to affect computers used as web servers. You can help protect your computer from this and other identified issues by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more... Gottfried

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