Re: Zotob worm patch?

All "critical updates" are considered "absolutely necessary" to maintain
the security of your Windows XP operating system.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"t.cruise" wrote:

| I know that many in this group support downloading Windows XP updates. Personally, I
| download and install ONLY what is absolutely necessary, which for me has avoided problems
| with smooth running systems. There has been much media attention the past couple of days
| about the Zotob worm, I.E., PnP and compromised Windows security. I know that there is a
| patch available for download at the Microsoft web site
| WindowsXP-KB899588-x86-ENU.exe
|
| But, there has been mass media hysteria in the past about viruses and worms, none of which
| have made their way to any of my systems with broadband internet connections, without my
| having to download and install the plethora of security patches at the Windows Update. My
| question is, if I have a decent firewall am I already protected, or do I really need to
| install this patch?
| --
|
| T.C.

.

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