Re: Question about MS critical updates

you can get the updates on a cd from microsoft. The last version came
out in february so it is getting alittle old but it is a good start to
doing the updates. Just remember to go to the update site after doing
the cd to pick up the new updates released since the cd. Here is the
link to the microsoft site to order the cd

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/


I find it handle to use on pc's with dial ups that I am working on
onsite. Also if you have a highspeed connection get yourself a
router/firewall to help cutdown on these viruses hitting you before
you get the updates.


On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 22:32:58 -0600, "dogger" <>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>The last couple times I've formatted and reinstalled Windows it seems I get
>a virus before I get the chance to install any of the updates. I'm talking
>less than five minutes. Usually I install AVG before I setup the internet
>connection but in the time it takes to say "plug the holes i n windows" I'm
>being hit with a virus or two. Is there any suggestions to get around this?
>does anyone know where i can get the updates and put them on a disk so i
>can update before going onlne. Any suggestions are welcome.
>
>LD
>
>
>---
>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>Version: 6.0.677 / Virus Database: 439 - Release Date: 5/4/2004
>

Chris

<---SNIP---->
>> The last couple times I've formatted and reinstalled Windows it seems I
>> get
>> a virus before I get the chance to install any of the updates. I'm
>> talking
>> less than five minutes.

I have heard about this "instant Virus" syndrome. I Cant belive that the
'net is that clogged. I have ran a Win 2k or XP box on the net wide open
before and come away unscathed. But I have connected on dialup before (at
the height of blaster) and instantly gotten infected.

Best advice I have if you are really getting "instant viruses". (Besides
Changing your ISP). Make a SP4 (for win2k) and a SP1 (XP) Slipstream CD.
Mine are all slipstreamed, and unattended installs as well. The slipstream
includes all of the most recent up-to date patches, and the unattended
install saves a lot of time. The other thing is to go buy a small NAT
router. I found one at Goodwill for $3. Its an older model SpeedStream or
somthing like that, but it blocks all the ports, instant firewall, and my
installs go down clean.

You have a third option too (I am throwing this one out for the /. crowd).

Boot Knoppix, download all the updates to the hard drive, install Windoze,
apply patches.

Signed: The_Yeti: Virus Free since 1999

Yeti