RE: update problem on XP

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From: Stu (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/13/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 22:56:03 -0700

True, it does work, however the security vulnerability that lets the bloody thing in is supposed to be fixed in the latest build of Java VM, however I have always had the latest build and it still got in.
Like to hear someone from Microsoft explain that.
They were unable to find the true cause of the inability to access Windows Update as they were assuming it was security and access settings that were the root of the problem, however it would seem that this is something new that they are unaware of.
Yet another security vulnerability?
Because I don't open pop-ups, or unscanned emails and attachments.
Would like some feedback from someone from MS on this.
Stu

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