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Thread ID: 63404	2005-11-08 18:35:00	Critical Microsoft patch released	Strommer (42)	Press F1

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402822	2005-11-08 18:35:00	Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424) Date last published: 11/8/2005 Typical download size: 958 KB A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. More information go.microsoft.com --------------------------------------------------------- Another patch you may want... Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2005 (KB890830) Download size: 1.2 MB , 4 minutes After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Get help and support go.microsoft.com More information www.microsoft.com -------------------------------------------------- Apologies if these have already been posted here on PF1, but the security patch was just released today.	Strommer (42)
402823	2005-11-08 19:09:00	Oh yes, that 2nd one is crucial to the running of your windows system... Yeah Right! ;) Its a pain and I just never really liked it. There was a root exploit for F-Secure Anti-Virus within the last 24 hours!?!	Chilling_Silence (9)
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