Re: UPDATING

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 08/04/04 

Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:04:13 -0700

I've read over those topics, yet im still not sure, with
the latest protection, what the benefits are, especially
with the long downloads on dial up. other than a few
compatabillity patches.
>-----Original Message-----
>3 Steps to Help Insure Your PC is Protected
>http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
>Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for
typical home computers,
>home networking, and small business networking
scenarios. Using two firewalls
>on the same connection could cause issues with
connectivity to the Internet or other
>unexpected behavior. One firewall, whether it is the
Windows XP Internet
>Connection Firewall or different software firewall, can
provide substantial protection
>for your computer.
>
>Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Firewalls
>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/firewall
.mspx
>
>--
>Carey Frisch
>Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP - Shell/User
>
>Be Smart! Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
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><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
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>| is it necessary to update every little thing from
>| microsoft updates? my virus scanner is up to date and
i
>| have 2 firewalls.
>.
>

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