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23-08-2005, 19:27
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Microsoft updates
Does anyone know what is going on with Automatic Updates. Yesterday I was informed that I had to download a new program to receive critical updates from Microsoft. Having done this and downloaded and installed the latest updates, what happens?
Tonight at 7.30pm (whilst viewing Accyweb) I get an automatic download from windows with of all things. 2x Office updates 1x Security update for Word 1X French spelling checker ? 1x French grammer checker ? 1x Outlook junk e-mail filter ? It might sound O.K. to some but 1. I dont speak french. 2. I dont use Outlook. 3. My settings for updates is Daily at 3am?  I amLast edited by jpest1; 23-08-2005 at 19:29. Reason: typo |
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27-08-2005, 17:19
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Re: Microsoft updates
Who 'informed' you that you needed this program to install updates? I am not aware of any add on needed to keep windows up to date. Perosanlly I reckon this could be a Trojan. i.e. a program that allows other access or can send your details 'home' to its creator. I would HIGHLY recommend not using any online banking/credit cards stuff unitil you ar eabsolkutely sure you have not been infected.
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27-09-2005, 01:18
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Re: Microsoft updates
I'd turn automatic updates off and just update say once a week .. download what microsoft say are " critical"
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27-09-2005, 15:26
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Re: Microsoft updates
ok you Linux user, you!
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09-10-2005, 19:47
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Re: Microsoft updates
This sounds like one of two things.
Either:- Windows Genuine Advantage validation which is a scheme to prevent illegal copies of XP from being able to download anything from Microsoft other than critical updates except through the Automatic Updates feature. Or:- Windows Installer 3.1 which is basically the latest version of the Automatic Updates feature and (according to Microsoft) allows for smaller downloads and faster installs. |
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