Re: Windows Updates

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 03/30/04


Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:56:10 -0700

Ray;
BOGUS and NOT from Microsoft.
The attachment is most likely a VIRUS.
If you attempted to install, run an updated virus scan immediately:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/bogmail.htm

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Ray" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F1AAB926-A6CF-440B-B414-86ED267A5635@microsoft.com...
>
>      Robert,
>                 I have the same problem. Can not get Update to work.
Can you tell me when this started? Thanks Ray
>      ----- Robert wrote: -----
>
>      I am repeatedly receiving this update message from
>      Microsoft:
>
>      Microsoft Consumer
>
>      This is the latest version of security update, the "March
>      2004, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known
>      security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer,
>      MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three new
>      vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security of
>      your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most
>      serious of which could allow an attacker to run code on
>      your computer. This update includes the functionality of
>      all previously released patches.
>
>      Should I be installing this?
>
>      When I try to download the update I only get so far and
>      the screen goes blank. I have tried it several times and
>      I always end up with the same problem. It appears as if
>      it is going to download the update and the process begins
>      correctly; however, I only get so far and then nothing
>      happens. I end up with a blank screen with a little
>      insignia at the top.
>
>      Robert
>


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