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Forum Thread: Microsoft Updates
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| This user no longer exists | Microsoft Updates |
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1st Sep, 2010 18:24 |
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Ranking: 8 Posts: 132 User Since: 1st Jan, 1970 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Hello. Last week I did a complete restore on my computer. Someone updated the drivers and everything for me. Now I have to re-install all of the stuff I've put on my computer over the years so it will take me awhile. Before the restore I was 100% up to date according to Secunia. Now two browsers are insecure (again!) and 6 other programs are insecure. My question is this: When I try to update a Microsoft program, Outlook Express for example, Secunia takes me to an IE page and I have to sit there while it runs a check for Microsoft updates. Not only has Microsoft been updating since I turned the computer back on, I also have Automatic Updates turned on, so I am wondering why MORE updating for Microsoft is necessary. I am really tired of watching those green slots zipping across the screen. and I have a lot of re-installing to do. There must be an easier way. Thank you. jitterbug |
| Anthony Wells | RE: Microsoft Updates | ||||||||
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2nd Sep, 2010 00:24 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A Last edited on 2nd Sep, 2010 00:27 |
Hello Jitterbug , Until the PSI gives you the all clear and M$updates is adamant that you have got all the updates for your computer it is a question of running the update cycle and rebooting time after time - the restore is the complicated bit , the M$ updates simple (we hope) but endless . It may help to get a second opinion when everything M$ KB security patch wise is said to be loaded by using Belarc Advisor (free) :- http://belarc.com/free_download.html It will also tell you which programmes are loaded and some useful details thereof . Have a nice cup of tea and put your feet up , everything will get there in the end :)) Once the M$ side is up to date , if you are seeing insecure programmes , post the installation path of the "problems" and the version N°'s and let's see if we can help . Take care Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| This user no longer exists | RE: Microsoft Updates | ||||||||
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2nd Sep, 2010 01:36 | ||||||||
| Hello. Thank you so much Anthony. I will check Belarc Advisor. I feel better already. Best, jitterbug |
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