SP2 on Windows Update

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

From: Mike Lomax (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/27/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 23:01:05 -0700

I have a computer that has a SP1 already installed on
it. The Windows Update says that it has better security
from hackers, viruses, and worms. Should I take the time
to install it? Very Curious, Mike

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Clearing the hard drive.
    ... To prevent your system from contracting viruses, Trojans or worms you must: ... Regularly run Windows Update and install every critical security update. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • MAKING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM SECURE AFTER ITS BEEN COMPROMISED
    ... I decided to install X Software Application on a computer, ... Virus check all floppy disks because hackers DO install a Backdoor, ... There will always be evil code applications (to knock your system into ... Then Select Registry, Export Registry File ...
    (comp.security.firewalls)
  • Re: MAKING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM SECURE AFTER ITS BEEN COMPROMISED
    ... > I decided to install X Software Application on a computer, ... > Virus check all floppy disks because hackers DO install a Backdoor, ... > There will always be evil code applications (to knock your system into ... > smart to make a backup copy of your registry. ...
    (comp.security.firewalls)
  • MAKING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM SECURE AFTER IT’S BEEN COMPROMISED
    ... The proper method is to re-format your hard drive, and install from ... Virus check all floppy disks because hackers DO install a Backdoor, ... There will always be evil code applications (to knock your system into ... Then Select Registry, Export Registry File ...
    (comp.security.firewalls)
  • MAKING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM SECURE AFTER ITS BEEN COMPROMISED
    ... I decided to install X Software Application on a computer, ... Virus check all floppy disks because hackers DO install a Backdoor, ... There will always be evil code applications (to knock your system into ... Then Select Registry, Export Registry File ...
    (alt.computer.security)