security Patch # is q818529.exe

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Sandy

Recieved message in my email today(8/1/03) asking me to
check & download this patch so Hackers can not get into
my computor ect.Here is web address that I was given in
message. I did check out this site and it took me right
into Microsofts home page & about patch to download the
number is in subject line. Here is web address:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?
FamilyID=4b4b834d-677c40da-
95ad.71a8c24cb0d1&displaylang=en

I saved the message and if you need to see it & read it
please let me know where to send that message so it can
be checked out. Hope someone can help me on this.
 
Sandy;
Start/All Programs/Windows Update.
Follow the prompts and install all Critical Updates.
If there are a lot, install no more than 4 at a time, then reboot and
repeat the process for the next group.
 
-----Original Message-----
Sandy;
Start/All Programs/Windows Update.
Follow the prompts and install all Critical Updates.
If there are a lot, install no more than 4 at a time, then reboot and
repeat the process for the next group.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/s etup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html




I would be very leary of e mails sayint that it is from
Microsoft and relate to downloads. The first suggestion
is the best, use window upadtes and you sure toi get to a
secure site. I don't think Bill Gates has all windows
users in his address book and sends out update notices.
 
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