need for updated security?

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I heard on a radio talk show that Microsoft Windows 2003
needed to be updated w/security because otherwise, an
intruder could damage it. My question is do I have to
update my Windows XP 5.1 version bought in 2001?
Thanks
 
Carol said:
I heard on a radio talk show that Microsoft Windows 2003
needed to be updated w/security because otherwise, an
intruder could damage it. My question is do I have to
update my Windows XP 5.1 version bought in 2001?
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As a general rule, you should install security patches from
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ (security patches usually
fall in the "critical update" category). Your system can be
configured to to it automatically. (It's still a good idea to check
the site from time to time, to get e.g. Service Packs).

You may also be interested in the Baseline Security Analyzer:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3b-92e3-4f97-80e7-8bc9ff836742&DisplayLang=en

Hope this helps.

-- Lionel Fourquaux
 
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