Re: Zotob worm patch?

I respect your opinion. I have found, what Microsoft considers critical, is not always
critical. Many critical updates should have a disclaimer: If you are using a decent
firewall, then this update is not necessary. My question was not answered though. If one
has a decent firewall, will that stop the zotob worm from infecting a system?
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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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?
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> |
> | T.C.
>


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