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Post by Bubbles_Few on Mar 31, 2009 7:11:42 GMT -8
Hey Guys,
I plan on buying new OS software in a few months (I'll be in touch for recommendations). Until then I want to make sure my old XP is fully protected with the appropriate security patches, but my version isn't original so I can't download the ones from MS.
Can anyone suggest a good site where I can assess my OS system and download any critical security patches prior to this big virus hitting on the 1st? Thanks guys. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
peace. bubs
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Post by KAZ_Few on Mar 31, 2009 7:49:21 GMT -8
If your running XP my first guess would be that microsoft.com will have updates  |
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Post by Bubbles_Few on Mar 31, 2009 15:41:20 GMT -8
Except when I grab them there I get I.D.'d for not having an authentic version.
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Post by Bubbles_Few on Mar 31, 2009 21:34:39 GMT -8
Okay, I can't update my BitDefender nor can I access Microsoft's website. According to the experts on the news, this means I have that virus. Can someone email me all of the Windows updates for XP for all of 2007 and 2008 and 2009 (just to be safe)? Otherwise, what do I do? I have less than half an hour..... :-(
peace. bubs
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Post by HadA_Few on Mar 31, 2009 23:08:02 GMT -8
LOL your joking right ...um how about you go purchase a legit OS ?
You mean your a facebook user with no anti virus or OS security updates ?
You guys kill me ! An OEM ver of Xp is like $120 bucks dude whats your computer and Data worth ? Nothing ?
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Post by KAZ_Few on Apr 1, 2009 8:03:11 GMT -8
LOL your joking right ...um how about you go purchase a legit OS ? You mean your a facebook user with no anti virus or OS security updates ? You guys kill me ! An OEM ver of Xp is like $120 bucks dude whats your computer and Data worth ? Nothing ? YA TRU DAT LOL poor poor facebook user with no protection LOL |
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Post by HuheyGroove_Few on Apr 1, 2009 13:30:30 GMT -8
Why would anyone insist on fixing something that isn't broken? My 8 year old is running XPSP2 and no more. She seems to get on the internet just fine.....
Would you update the firmware in your dashboard if it wasn't broken?
BTW if you can't buy Win7 in 3 months. You have the OS of choice. duh?
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Post by Bubbles_Few on Apr 7, 2009 17:08:36 GMT -8
Microsoft has made plenty off me with the worst service in history, so no, I don't tend to buy anything from them that I don't absolutely have to. And my security patches were up to date until I got so busy trying to save my house that I fell behind--turned out it couldn't have been at a worse time. All of my scans--extensive ones using all sorts of software--have shown I'm clear with the exception of conficker, which a lot of sophisticated users got, so I can live with that.
Since I needed to be able to work to save the house, I needed to be able to get back up and running. With no advice here in time, I had no choice but to go to those I don't know--guys at stores. I interviewed a bunch until I found guys that I was confident would tell me if they didn't know something. They all had the same answer: install Vista to prevent conficker from doing its thing, then use Vista to download the updates for XP and install them, and then the virus is corralled and I can work normally. If this was bad advice, I wasn't sophisticated enough to recognize that.
As for buying the OS now, at least I can do the upgrade to Seven once it's been around a while and debugged.
I realize that my strange finances over the last two years have made many things more complicated than they otherwise would be, but coming up with a several grand month after month is just more than I've been able to stay ahead of. I'm sorry that this makes these issues--and my questions--more complicated. At least now I'm up to date and I should be okay for a while. But I won't say this stuff doesn't get me thinking Mac. I know that's heresy and I'd need a machine to game on, but a buddy hated Macs, but needed to have one in his office for his international web work. A year and a half later he's done a cost assessment of the downtime of each system and now the entire office is using Macs. And this is from a guy who hated them. At some point the evidence is just too much. Maybe if I was as smart and capable as you guys I'd be able to manage all of this better, but I'm mostly a typer, who uses my machine as a communication device, so I don't really want to become a mechanic just to get to work.
Here's hoping this change-over can work out the kinks I'm wrestling with, and then I'll be looking forward to gaming with you boys. Until then, everyone keep well and enjoy spring!
peace. bubs
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Post by HaKKa_Few on Apr 7, 2009 18:08:03 GMT -8
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. fewtech.net/2u4u/windows-kb890830-v2.8.exe this should kill conficker www.softwarepatch.com this is a good place to get updates bypassing microsofty's update page ;D |
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Post by HadA_Few on Apr 8, 2009 18:27:11 GMT -8
Yes that all makes sence now ...run hacked software on my PC , it dont work right ?
So I should buy a Mac .....wtf ....lol
Sorry dudes that just dosnt make sence to me ?
I could say whole wack more but calming down first !
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Post by KAZ_Few on Apr 8, 2009 20:01:15 GMT -8
So I should buy a Mac .....wtf ....lol! this is coming from a iPhone lover  OMG BRO |
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Post by Bubbles_Few on Apr 8, 2009 22:42:58 GMT -8
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. fewtech.net/2u4u/windows-kb890830-v2.8.exe this should kill conficker www.softwarepatch.com this is a good place to get updates bypassing microsofty's update page ;D Wow dude, thanks. I was told that nothing could take out conficker--that it could only be coralled from reaching out for further instructions. I'll follow your instructions and see how I do. First I have to figure out why I keep getting this error message when I boot. peace. bubs |
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Post by Bubbles_Few on Apr 8, 2009 22:51:04 GMT -8
Yes that all makes sence now ...run hacked software on my PC , it dont work right ? So I should buy a Mac .....wtf ....lol Sorry dudes that just dosnt make sence to me ? I could say whole wack more but calming down first ! You've mixed two points that I hadn't intended. My apologies for not being clearer. Forget viruses, forget non-up-to-date software. Let's have a really nice machine, with good quality, paid-for software. The simple fact is, even in those instances, both personally and in the places I've worked, some upgrade of one program happens, and suddenly something else won't work in some other area. So we'd upgrade our group calendar software, and then suddenly my assistants couldn't print to certain groups of printers. Stuff like that. The sort of thing that my buddy was seeing routinely in his international computer business. Yes Mac limits your choices and I can see why it wouldn't suit a sophisticated user like you, for most people a computer's like a phone. It's a tool that we'd prefer was easy to use. So since the Mac stuff is all designed to work in conjunction with each other--and there are way fewer third party vendor complications--he finds they're almost never down, whereas before his IT department was always tuning something to fix something. I hope that clarifies the two separate points. Now, all this said, I want to work out these bugs, because when this new machine is working, man is it fast and fun. I can't wait to game on it. All I need now is a post-1994 monitor. ;D The truth is, I'll always have a PC, not just for gaming, but because I like to tinker too. I'm just not as good at it as you guys, but if I had another machine that just functioned as my business typewriter and phone that I could count on, then I'd be happier fiddling with the PC. peace. bubs |
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Post by KAZ_Few on Apr 13, 2009 21:28:21 GMT -8
Wouldn't paying for a legal copy of Windows be cheaper than buying on over priced FoxConn/AsusTek laptop running an Apple OS ?
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Post by Bubbles_Few on Apr 13, 2009 22:29:47 GMT -8
Again, the buddy that did the actual comparison was no Mac fan at all. I'm indifferent. I don't feel brand loyalty to anything other than maybe The Few. To me, a tool succeeds by proving itself. Yes Mac has advantages because of low usership. Fewer viruses, etc. etc. But am I really better off having tons of choice of stuff that often doesn't dovetail? Or if it does, I have to have extensive tech knowledge? It's an individual decision, and for now I'm thrilled with the new PC even with the glitches. And has been pointed out here, I was in part victimized by myself. But no matter what I use, it'll always be because it suits my life better. And for me that's often the thing that's the simplest. That allows me the maximum amount of time with my dog and my musical instruments.
peace. bubs
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OMG BRO