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Review the system restore feature of XP machines as it relates to patches. This seems to be the big buzz around the desktop people where I work. Regards, jade On Mon, 2003-08-25 at 11:06, Geo. wrote: > >>We've found that downloading both the appropriate patches and cleaning > tools, > and then disconnecting from the network (as in unplug your ethernet cord or > hang up your modem line) before you run them both - patch then clean - works > and prevents you from being re-infected during the process.<< > > For those who can't download the fixes first, you should be able to turn on > IP filtering in the network properties (it blocks incoming connect > attempts), permit nothing, to allow yourself time to get to windowsupdate > and get patched. With XP just enable the firewall. > > Geo. -- PGP Public Key: http://www.scoundrelz.net/~moose/key.asc Attachment:
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