Re: sp2 & pestpatrol

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Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 09:05:18 -0800

Xp SP2 handles ActiveX a bit different than previous OS's
(and good thing). Best NOT to load any ActvieX unless
absolutely sure of origin (you may want or need a control).
XP SP2 is GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>-----Original Message-----
>RustyM wrote:
>> Win xp home, sp2, cable modem
>> Hi my sis is new to security. I told her to go to pest
patrol to get extra
>> opinions-SHe has ad-aware installed too for scanning.
But this big IE page
>> warning popped up prior to her clicking on the
installtion to agree to
>> download the active x component. She did not go through
with it but emailed
>> me the warning. I read it and it pretty much says to be
cautious with active
>> x controls, if you dont know the source dont install,
make sure it has a
>> digital signature, etc. GOod warning but scared her. I
told her Id ask the
>> experts here for their opionion. I use Ppatrol but am
not warned cause I use
>> sp1-but I use ZA too and no warning pops up.So, can I
convince her that it
>> IS safe and how.thanks-
>>
>As you said,"Good warning but scared her", it seems that
SP2 is doing it
>job of keeping her computer safe by warning of ActiveX
install.Tell her
>to be glad it warns of such things.I have security
info,links to more
>info,and programs on my site.
>-max
>
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