Re: W2K Professional Install with original CD (pre-service packs)...a humbling experience.

From: Dave Patrick (mail_at_Nospam.DSPatrick.com)
Date: 01/28/05


Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:13:06 -0700

You're welcome.

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Regards,
Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
<box1220@mailcity.com> wrote:
| Thanks Dave, that was exactly the info I needed. I had tried to apply
| just SP4 before going online, but within two minutes a gray window
| popped up with an advertisement warning me that I was susceptible to
| the 'buffer overrun exploit' and that I should visit 'updatepatch.info'
| for the fix. This dubious looking website charges $19.95 for the 'fix',
| but my guess is that it's your credit card info they're after. It's a
| scary world out there, how the average layperson keep from getting
| screwed is beyond me. Thanks to all those who replied. 


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