GWguy
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Make sure your systems are patched with MS08-067.
Downadup virus exposes millions of PCs to hijack - CNN.com
Downadup virus exposes millions of PCs to hijack - CNN.com
Another Major Virus Outbreak
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Kiwi
New Member
Are home PCs OK?
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RadioPatrol
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So this is a WORM ... because it requires no user interaction ....
are you behind a home router, NAT, or firewall ?
you should be fine, you would be wise to get this patch ...
MS08-067
Kiwi
New Member
I have McAfee.. and I have comcast modum.
Thats is....and Windows XP home
Not to sure beyond that :shrug:
I read the article and it said it effects networks and I am not a network.
Just on PC here at home.
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RadioPatrol
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Yes but through your cable modem you are connected to a larger network ... get the patch please ......
Kiwi
New Member
Oh.. Your right! I am part of the Comcast network!! Didnt think of that.
Thanks!!
Going to get patch now. I owe you one
GWguy
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You'd be surprised how many home computers are not updated and missing patches. The people then bring these unpatched PCs to work and plug in. Large corps like mine and NMCI prohibit the use of personal hardware (including USB devices) on corporate machines and networks for just this reason
Regardless of whether you are on a corp net, home net or standalone, make sure your system is fully patched.
PrepH4U
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Ok gotcha I think! I don't have to worry then if all the updates have been downloaded right? TIA
GWguy
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Go to Add/Remove control panel and make sure the "Show Updates" is checked. It will show all the patches currently installed. It shows it by the KB number, KB958644.
Edit: that KB number maybe for servers... not sure what the right KB number is. If in doubt, download it and install it. If it's already installed, it will tell you.
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unixpirate
Pitty Party
Looks like if you have SP3, you don't need the update.
PrepH4U
New Member
Kiwi
New Member
Youre wonderful GW..
I did get the update...28OCT08
and it is number KB958644
I always let the Auto Updates download as needed.
Execpt IE7..I kinda like my old IE6.
Thank you!!!
belvak
Happy Camper
Youre wonderful GW..
I did get the update...28OCT08
and it is number KB958644
I always let the Auto Updates download as needed.
Execpt IE7..I kinda like my old IE6.
Thank you!!!
Checked my update history. It updated back in October. I should be fine?
twinoaks207
Having Fun!
Some days I really hate computers
WE were told at school at the beginning of the week that a virus was attached to one of the websites that most of the teachers use with the kids (Starfall). Had to run around tellng everyone not to go to that site until the problem was fixed. We were lucky & had only one infected. A system restore seemed to fix the problem. Warned all the students not to visit the site at home until we knew it was fixed.
....darn devil machines....:grumblingandslammingthings:
WE were told at school at the beginning of the week that a virus was attached to one of the websites that most of the teachers use with the kids (Starfall). Had to run around tellng everyone not to go to that site until the problem was fixed. We were lucky & had only one infected. A system restore seemed to fix the problem. Warned all the students not to visit the site at home until we knew it was fixed.
....darn devil machines....:grumblingandslammingthings:
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RadioPatrol
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