SP2 - I did it

[Evil Eggplant]

In order to get the most recent security updates installing SP2 was required. What a PIA. I finally got most things going. Photoshop works, that's the biggie. Now I don't think the killer-virus jpegs can get me (I hope)
--
rich
'beware the eggplant'
c-7oo, d-51O, DSC-F7O7, 3OOD
'Trying, the first step to failure'- Homer Simpson
http://www.iceninephotography.com

 

[-Beppe-]

Ensure that you either enable automatic updates (I set to advise me before downloading so that it doesn't intrude when I might be busy) or regularly check Windows Updates (in Internet Explorer on the Tools menu). Even SP2 will have holes.

A lot of people also forget anti-virus. Make sure that you keep this up to date (mine checks for new definitions each time I switch my PC on), otherwise you are still prone to attacks.

In order to get the most recent security updates installing SP2 was
required. What a PIA. I finally got most things going. Photoshop
works, that's the biggie. Now I don't think the killer-virus jpegs
can get me (I hope)
--
rich
'beware the eggplant'
c-7oo, d-51O, DSC-F7O7, 3OOD
'Trying, the first step to failure'- Homer Simpson
http://www.iceninephotography.com

 

[Evil Eggplant]

I run auto-updates manually. I loaded a update right after I was done getting Sp2 in there. I also use nortons so I think I'm covered.

Thanks

A lot of people also forget anti-virus. Make sure that you keep
this up to date (mine checks for new definitions each time I switch
my PC on), otherwise you are still prone to attacks.

In order to get the most recent security updates installing SP2 was
required. What a PIA. I finally got most things going. Photoshop
works, that's the biggie. Now I don't think the killer-virus jpegs
can get me (I hope)
--
rich
'beware the eggplant'
c-7oo, d-51O, DSC-F7O7, 3OOD
'Trying, the first step to failure'- Homer Simpson
http://www.iceninephotography.com

--
rich
'beware the eggplant'
c-7oo, d-51O, DSC-F7O7, 3OOD
'Trying, the first step to failure'- Homer Simpson
http://www.iceninephotography.com

 

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Actually, you didn't need to do the whole SP2 upgrade. The JPEG vulnerability can be installed on its own. Link below to the MS bulletin and download for others interested.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-028.mspx

Jim

In order to get the most recent security updates installing SP2 was
required. What a PIA. I finally got most things going. Photoshop
works, that's the biggie. Now I don't think the killer-virus jpegs
can get me (I hope)
--
rich
'beware the eggplant'
c-7oo, d-51O, DSC-F7O7, 3OOD
'Trying, the first step to failure'- Homer Simpson
http://www.iceninephotography.com

 

[Andy Williams]

4 machines, for sp2 installs - delivered automatically courtesy of papa bill and uncle steve

no worries, mate!

 

[jerrykr]

me too. SP2 for XP Home.

So far no problems. I have gotten a couple of warnings about "phone home" tries, but the XP warning was clear about what software wanted out, and knowing that, I allowed future tries, but could have rejected them.

hope I don't come back whining about it in the future.

so far, so good.

-=- Jerry -=-
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[Papaburlo]

In order to get the most recent security updates installing SP2 was

Whats SP2, what am I missing?

Now I don't think the killer-virus jpegs
can get me (I hope)

Aarrgg! killer jpegs, WHERE!?
--
PapaB



http://www.pbase.com/papaburlo/my_way

 

[-Beppe-]

Computer operating systems are made by large teams of people with deadlines. Usually this means that they are made at the expense of efficiency, robustness and security. Effectively, we are the testers of computer products - when we find a bug, the relevant software company fixes it. When someone finds a way to exploit the system, it also needs fixing.

There are numerous ways in which we must keep our systems up to date to protect ourselves from instability or malicious attack. The three most important are:

1 - Anti-virus software, kept up to date and running.

2 - Patching (code which fixes problems or plugs newly discovered security holes), for example using Windows Update to ensure that you keep up to date

3 - Service packs, which usually contain a rollup of bug-fixes and security updates for the relevant software package.

All software is updated or replaced at sometime, so it only benefits you to keep an eye out for what is new. If nothing else, check releases for your anti virus each day you use your computer, and let Windows check for it's own updates. This way you'll at least be (mostly) protected from malicious code from email or the internet.

SP2 mentioned was Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. It represents a new way of approaching security, and so far seems to be a worthwhile addition to Window XP. The only real problem you may encounter is if you have some old software which isn't compatible, and this may also reduce your computer speed. I would advise it, but... no buts, if you have XP and some hard drive space, install it (you can uninstall it if you discover a major problem, but make sure you allow it to back up to old configuration - hence the requirement for space).

Lastly, killer jpegs... here's the MS article, it doesn't make easy reading for all:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-028.mspx

If you have any questions about any of this, ask and I'll try to help.

Bep.

In order to get the most recent security updates installing SP2 was

Whats SP2, what am I missing?

Now I don't think the killer-virus jpegs
can get me (I hope)

Aarrgg! killer jpegs, WHERE!?
--
PapaB



http://www.pbase.com/papaburlo/my_way