Fix for Internet Explorer

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 13:37

OK everyone. Here is the fix from Microsoft. Just download then install.





http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1b582695-b3cc-4c65-bc4b-d673c9a6d82a&displaylang=en

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 14:12

Hi Andy, it says this is for XP can it be used for vista too or is there another patch for that and if so can you post the link please. Thanks

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 14:20

Sorry Andy just realised that Windows Updates has got it ready for me to download and install so doing that now. Keep up the good work anyway!

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 14:34

But Graham Cluley, senior consultant with security firm Sophos, said no browser is exempt from problems.



"Firefox has issued patches and Apple has too. Whichever browser you are using you have to keep it up to date,"



"People have to be prepared and willing to install security updates. That nagging screen asking if you want to update should not be ignored," he said.

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 15:13

Quite right Nige.



The amount of PC's I get to see where Updates is turned off or they are ready to install from months ago.



People out there, learn one lesson, ALWAYS INSTALL UPDATES!!!!!



Most problems would not have happened if the computer was up to date.



Another important lesson is the internet is not a safe place no matter what browser you use. I always remember my bank trying to convince me to use internet banking. "We have the latest security installed", my answer is so what!! Have all the clients (including mine) a secure system. I think not!! I wish I had a pound for every keylogger I have found on clients systems. Hacking is so easy now days because most people do not understand what is happening in the background and what is connecting to the internet everytime they do. I would not even plug in my modem with a firewall installed. I guanantee you will be hacked in under 2 minutes (not by me I would like to add).

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 15:15

I got this from our tech guy;

There has been and continues to be much publicity concerning a security threat in Version 7 & 8 of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Microsoft have announced that a fix will be issued later today Latest update.

In the meantime, the link below will take you to the Microsoft official security advisory and advice on this issue.

Security Advisory

The content is detailed and by way of a summary the key points are as follows: -

The attacks are against :-

Windows Internet Explorer 7 on supported editions of the following operating systems: -

• Windows XP Service Pack 2

• Windows XP Service Pack 3

• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2

• Windows Vista

• Windows Vista Service Pack 1

• Windows Server 2008

And

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 on all supported versions of Micros

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 15:17

Theres a good link here:



http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/961051.mspx

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 15:18

Sorry, another one as well.



http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-dec.mspx

kibrissibel


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 562

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 17:18

Thank you Mr Moderator



Sibel

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 20:19

RE AndyP, msg 5 : (...) People out there, learn one lesson, ALWAYS INSTALL UPDATES!!!!! (...)



===> Bad advice again, AndyP. You should have written: "People out there, learn one lesson, ALWAYS INSTALL UPDATES!!!!! - after a couple of days, when YOU HAVE READ IN THE APPROPRIATE INTERNET FORUMS WHAT CAN GO WRONG WITH THE PATCH/UPDATE/UPGRADE!!!!!!!!!!!".

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 21:13

Dutch



What is your problem? Better to install an update than not!



After all, on another thread you made it clear that most users do not know anything, so do you expect them to start going round reading forums about updates?



After all 90% of updates can be removed. Anyway, why you giving advice when you use a Mac unlike 99% of the people on this forum.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 21:45

RE msg 11, AndyP : (...) What is your problem? Better to install an update than not!

===> I don't believe this. I'm glad that you're only a moderator on this board and not an IT manager in critical surroundings.



(...) After all, on another thread you made it clear that most users do not know anything, so do you expect them to start going round reading forums about updates?

===> You're right, keep 'em stupid, so your star can shine.



(...) After all 90% of updates can be removed. Anyway, why you giving advice when you use a Mac unlike 99% of the people on this forum. (...)

===> 90% etc. You tell that to people who usually don't even know what, where and how they installed new software! And why wouldn't I - a Mac-user - give some advice? I think I used DOS-running PC's when you were still at school (or you must update your avatar...)

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 22:13

Dutch for info I have been employed as an IT Manager who looked after the networks in 9 Countries within Europe for a Global Company and sat on the IT Strategy Board for the Group. So yes I do know what I am talking about thank you very much.



I do not make my posts on here for the likes of the IT know it all that you obviously are. I make my posts to help the people who do not know what they are doing. Some of which are my clients.



As you state in your last msg "keep 'em stupid, so your star can shine" is that how you look after people that put food on your table? My star will always shine due to customer care etc etc.



If you are still stuck in the days of DOS perhaps you should retire and let the new blood take over!



Anyway, only repling because I don't really give a monkies what you think. If the other forum members think my advice is a s**t as you say it is, I can always stop posting and they can all come to you.



Oh BTW, not saying non of this because I am a mod!

p4aul


Joined: 12/10/2007
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 22:18

thanks 4 the input Andy



great help



Paul

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
17/12/2008 22:37

I always install updates but then about 3 days later my pc will not start up.

So it tells me to do a system restore which removes the updates.

Any ideas?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 00:56

Hi AndyP,

Keep the info/advice coming,

it's then up to each individual whether they take it or not.

Navek

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 07:01

i use cometbird its so fast

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 07:24

I can vouch for the fact that in real ife Andy looks just like his avatar... and that Hans looks like a grumpy little wizard... which is what I think he is...



Don't get him started on Technology for the esoterically inclined... or we'll be back to Betamax Video and Discovision or Laserdisc....

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 12:07

Here Groucho, leave him alone. He's much better looking than his two brothers, Nees and Aboompsidazy!



Sorry Hans.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 12:11

Andy



Keep the GOOD advice coming mate !!



Unfortunately the dutchman is a sad person that gets his kicks out of attacking people

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 14:12

Andy..Does automatic updates on your windos and microsoft set ups cure this problem?????

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 14:49

firfox has updated and I am now getting this



http://en-gb.www.mozilla.com/en-GB/firefox/3.0.5/whatsnew/



opening as well as the home page when I start firefox any ideas please.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 15:28

Nige



just done mine



click on the little house top left and enter your home page

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 15:30

I have now got Google crystal, it has a SPELL CHECKER.





YIPPEEEE

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 16:33

If you have auto updates switched on you should be OK. But best to be safe than sorry and download the patch for IE anyway.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 17:05

Andy ..I tried and it saidI didnt have enough space

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 18:07

tried that arry NO JOY

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 18:19

Coachie



You must have some big space issues on your PC. Double click on My Computer and see what free space you have on your drives. Got to be bad news if you cannot save 7mb file. Looks like it's time to do a bit of housekeeping!!

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
19/12/2008 06:18

btt problem not solved

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
19/12/2008 07:22

I installed Firefox but it won't produce acceptable pages for some sites like the VO site and Nationwide Bank's site stopped working.. in that you could see it but not do much. Yet it was fine in IE...



Any thoughts Andy?

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
19/12/2008 07:22

nige type into the search box what search engine you want as in google, then click tools at the top options then use current page that should sort it

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
19/12/2008 07:24

tried that deecyprus4 , opens tab i want as home page + whats new page.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 13:10

Sosief..I have just checked my windowsupdates and the appropriate security device has been done .I too have Vista with auto updates..



Andy P..done some housekeeping now have plenty of space,but the update has been done.Thanks for your help.I am learning every day....

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 13:12

http://en-gb.www.mozilla.com/en-GB/firefox/3.0.5/whatsnew/







opening as well as the home page when I start firefox any ideas please.



Pretty please tried gooling it tried firfox forums no joy !!

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 14:44

Nige,

1) with Firefox running, CLOSE the tabs that you do not want, leaving just the tab displaying the homepage that you DO want.

Then repeat the process of Tools, Options, Main, show my homepage, use current pages.

2) Tell us how you got on!

Keith.

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 15:24

keithcaley



done that no change home page opens and so does whats new ........grrrrrrrrrrr