Microsoft Windows Update

[Dr Raider]

Microsoft released a critical security update this week-

Suggest everyone download this free update

It addresses security issues related to hackers getting into your computer

Just click TOOLS on your taskbar, click WINDOWS UPDATE-
When you get to the Microsoft Page click PRODUCT UPDATES

Download Critical Updates Package

 

[Felonious Monk]

Thanks Raider...will do!

 

[BahamaMama]

UGH...... i hate being so computer clueless!!!


will doing this repair any damage from someone that has already hacked into your crap, or will it just keep new possible hackers away??

 

[Dr Raider]

BahamaMama
The update is important and is worth the time to install
Noone has all the answers, but this update along with the Adaware program will eliminate most of your nightmares

I also recommend a program called Zonealarm
It is a free, simple to install firewall product that you can download from CNET.com

If you want even better security, think about installing an anonymous proxy server program

But, to keep it simple, get the spyware off your machine, update Windows, and install a firewall

Even at that, there are still ways to get in for the right people
When you get a chance,
Watch a movie called Swordfish--

 

[Dr Raider]

here's the link to get rid of the spyware:


http://www.lsfileserv.com/index.html

 

[Mr Mo]

Dr raider,if spyware shows up in yourRegistry can u delete
it,I know it it not wise to mess with the registry...

 

[bigbagrat]

Thumbs up to ZoneAlarm. You will be amazed how many of your programs are set to automatically access the internet while you're on-line.

 

[Felonious Monk]

Dr. Raider,

There's not a movie out that can parallel to the knowledge and diligence it takes to be a real hacker. I saw Swordfish, which showed that so-called hacker banging away at his keyboard and then getting clearance to a network -- that's not how it works, that's only showbiz.

Take a look at this link and read some of the interviews they have with some of the most notorious hackers who are now sitting fatter than a rat off of their "accomplishments" of breaking into the biggest and most secured networks out there.

It's good stuff.

Thanks again for the updates!

 

[BahamaMama]

Thanks Dr Raider!! i downloaded it, now i'll wait and see if it gets me anywhere

 

[Dr Raider]

Thanks Monk and others for the replies--

We could go on about security issues forever--

As far as the registry issues, the spyware removal program has never screwed up anything I have ever heard of

Having said that, be careful with some of the freeware and shareware Windows Cleaners out there

They can remove files that can screw up some of your programs

The spyware removal software is SAFE--

GL