Author |
Topic: Windows users read this now!!! (Read 313 times) |
|
ExplodingEyeBall
New Board Hall of Famer
I can't think of anything clever to put here.
Gender: 
Posts: 2589
|
 |
Windows users read this now!!!
« on: Feb 9th, 2005, 10:08am » |
 Quote  Modify
|
There were a bunch of new critical updates from Microsoft this morning.
These are some pretty important ones and they affect all operating systems from Microsoft.
Pay closest attention to the one labeled MS05-011.
Here's a link for you.
http://www.techweb.com/wire/security/59302005
Now, it's time for me to patch 450 computers. Ahh....... Job security. Thanks Uncle Bill!!!
|
| « Last Edit: Feb 9th, 2005, 10:10am by ExplodingEyeBall » |
 IP Logged |
Just poke out my eye and get it over with!!!
|
|
|
Woobie
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
I luv you guys!!!!!!!!
Gender: 
Posts: 3800
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #1 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 11:47am » |
Quote Modify
|
well - what the hell do i do then?? i dont know how to do any of this crap!
which one do i download?? i know the one that says XP - but there are several........ what's Itanium mean?
I'm soooooo stooooooooopid.
ok ...
thanks 
|
| « Last Edit: Feb 9th, 2005, 11:49am by Woobie » |
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Racer1_NC
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
"Beeeyul the Cat"
Gender:
Posts: 1887
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #2 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 11:53am » |
Quote Modify
|
Download all critical updates. Should be 9 - 10 of them depending on what's on your machine......
Bill
|
|
IP Logged |
"Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime."
Eventus stultorum magister.
|
|
|
Woobie
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
I luv you guys!!!!!!!!
Gender:
Posts: 3800
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #3 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 12:01pm » |
Quote Modify
|
but the last time we installed some "service pak" or something - everything started going wrong......
and Ramon said that other people were saying that they had problems with this service pack too..
are service packs and updates the same thing??
i dont wanna do that again.........
naw mean?
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
ExplodingEyeBall
New Board Hall of Famer
I can't think of anything clever to put here.
Gender:
Posts: 2589
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #4 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 12:02pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Woobie,
I'm sorry I wasn't a little more descriptive with my warning. I was trying to plan out how I was going to update 450 systems today while I was writing up the warning.
I work with a bunch of computer geeks and sometimes I'm pretty obscure with this stuff expecting everyone to just know all about it. 
Run Windows Update and install ALL of the critical updates. It will provide the correct ones for your operating system.
Running Windows Update is really easy from Internet Explorer. Just go to the menu and click on 'Tools' and then select 'Windows Update'. The rest is pretty easy to follow.
BTW: I don't think your stooooopid. Someone stupid would have just tried it without asking first.
|
|
IP Logged |
Just poke out my eye and get it over with!!!
|
|
|
ExplodingEyeBall
New Board Hall of Famer
I can't think of anything clever to put here.
Gender:
Posts: 2589
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #5 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 12:04pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on Feb 9th, 2005, 12:01pm, Woobie wrote:
are service packs and updates the same thing??
? |
|
A service pack is basically a bunch of updates all rolled into one package.
If things go wrong, you (theoretically) should be able to un-install it from the 'Add/Remove progams' icon in Control Panel.
|
|
IP Logged |
Just poke out my eye and get it over with!!!
|
|
|
Hirvimaki
New Board Hall of Famer
Quod me nutrit me destruit.
    
Gender:
Posts: 1105
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #6 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 12:06pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Windows? People still use Windows? 
Next you'll tell me that there are still people using Microsoft Internet Explorer. Quit pulling my leg.
Hirvimaki-Isi
|
|
IP Logged |
"What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others."
|
|
|
sandie99
New Board Hall of Famer
Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain!
Gender:
Posts: 10429
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #7 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 1:48pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Gotta love 'em computers!
|
|
IP Logged |
CH happends, Live anyway! PF days to us all!
"Do what you can and let God take care of the rest. Leave your heart wide open and always wish for the best" (Sanna Hillu)
"No matter how far out your dreams are, it's possible" (Marketa Irglova)
|
|
|
Linda_Howell
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Hearing is one thing. Listening is another.
Gender:
Posts: 6721
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #8 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 1:54pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Quote:People still use Windows?
Next you'll tell me that there are still people using Microsoft Internet Explorer. Quit pulling my leg.
|
|
This is a joke, right? RIGHT?? Please tell me I'm not the only one.
Linda the Internet explorer
|
|
IP Logged |
Kindness, is gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us.
|
|
|
Hirvimaki
New Board Hall of Famer
Quod me nutrit me destruit.
Gender:
Posts: 1105
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #9 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 3:36pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on Feb 9th, 2005, 1:54pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
This is a joke, right? RIGHT?? Please tell me I'm not the only one.
Linda the Internet explorer |
|
It was more of a sardonic comment than an actual joke.
Hirvimaki-Isi
|
|
IP Logged |
"What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others."
|
|
|
Linda_Howell
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Hearing is one thing. Listening is another.
Gender:
Posts: 6721
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #10 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 5:47pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Quote:| It was more of a sardonic comment than an actual joke. |
|
Linda
|
|
IP Logged |
Kindness, is gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us.
|
|
|
Opus
New Board Hall of Famer
(Insert witty comment here)
Gender:
Posts: 2509
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #11 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 6:08pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on Feb 9th, 2005, 12:04pm, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:
A service pack is basically a bunch of updates all rolled into one package.
If things go wrong, you (theoretically) should be able to un-install it from the 'Add/Remove progams' icon in Control Panel.
|
|
From what I see a service pack is a Operating system upgrade, For instance Vendors write software now that will work on Win2000 service pack 4 but will not run on Win2000 through service pack 3. There are now a lot of Drivers released for the new Operating system WinXP SP2 because the upgrade broke the old drivers. As for removing SP2, my wife tried that because it was impossible to run some hardware on it and it messed up the whole system to the point of it needing a clean reinstall.
I'm glad all I need to do for an upgrade is to type apt-get dist-upgrade and everything will be upgraded to the next version system.
Opus/Paul
|
|
IP Logged |
Zed-Zed-nine plural-Zed alpha,
There is no place like home.
|
|
|
Hirvimaki
New Board Hall of Famer
Quod me nutrit me destruit.
Gender:
Posts: 1105
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #12 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 6:14pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on Feb 9th, 2005, 6:08pm, Opus wrote:| I'm glad all I need to do for an upgrade is to type apt-get dist-upgrade and everything will be upgraded to the next version system. |
|
Amen!
Hirvimaki-Isi
|
|
IP Logged |
"What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others."
|
|
|
Kirk
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
VINIMUS, VIDIMUS, DOLAVIMUS
 
Gender:
Posts: 1914
|
|
Re: Windows users read this now!!!
« Reply #13 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 9:21pm » |
Quote Modify
|
You guys work too hard. I just run YUM.
TTFN 
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Member Map
Login
Register
Reply
Notify of replies
Send Topic
Print
test rss