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Microsoft's Patch Policy Pickle Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates.   |
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September 2004
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Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
PC World
October 2004
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Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC World
April 2003
Zetter & Tweney |
Internet Fixes Sneakier spam, wilier worms, more aggravating ads... no wonder it feels like your PC is under assault. Fight back with these simple steps for keeping the latest pests at bay. |
PC World
March 2004
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Windows XP's Big Security Fix Our test drive suggests that Service Pack 2 is a keeper--assuming no incompatibilities. |
PC World
September 22, 2006
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Critical Fixes for Windows, IE, Office The surge in critical updates that Microsoft has been issuing shows no sign of weakening.... Help for Spysweeper 5.0 headaches... A new e-mail threat... |
InternetNews
December 7, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Windows Server SP1 Expands Security Features The software giant plugs more holes in its operating system at a time when virus writers are growing more savvy. |
PC World
April 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Serious Leaks in Windows Block tarnished pop-ups in Windows Media Player... Fix glitches in Outlook... Flaws in Eudora... |
PC Magazine
November 11, 2003
Cade Metz |
Protect Your New PC Your new system is at great risk the first time you go online. Here's how to keep it safe. |
PC World
June 21, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Glitches Hamper Critical Fixes Crucial patches for IE and Office hit snags... A fix for a Norton security hole... |
PC World
January 2004
Harry McCracken |
Microsoft's Security Problem -- and Ours Glitchy software turns us all into unpaid, overworked chief security officers. |
PC World
May 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Releases a Big CD Full of Fixes XP's new Service Pack is waiting in the wings--here's what to expect. |
InternetNews
April 13, 2004
Jim Wagner |
Microsoft Releases Flurry of 'Critical' Patches Monthly patches for April include plugs for three critical vulnerabilities, including holes in Outlook Express and later versions of IE. |
BusinessWeek
August 30, 2004
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Windows: Security Is Suddenly Job One By attacking some of the worst security problems in Windows, Windows XP Service Pack 2 could save you a lot of trouble. Bite the bullet and install it -- the sooner the better. |
PC World
August 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
How to Get Help With Patch Problems Patching software is an unfortunate fact of life. We all know that these updates are necessary, but unfortunately they can also cause problems of their own. So when you run into patch trouble, where should you go for help? |
InternetNews
February 24, 2004
Jim Wagner |
Microsoft Beta Includes Built-in Virus Scanner Intent on stopping the spread of Internet viruses, the software giant pilots a new tool for its Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reaches out to ISVs. |
PC World
July 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Megapatch for Windows: Do Not Ignore Two of the most serious attacks could happen right under your nose. |
PC World
November 2003
Stuart J. Johnston |
Halt Worms and Viruses in Their Tracks Take the steps necessary to protect your PC from Internet nasties. |
PC World
November 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Attackers Exploit Bug in Windows 2000 New worms released within a week prior to Window's posting the patch... New patches for Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Reader. |
InternetNews
March 18, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Windows XP SP2 Turns 'On' Pop-up Blocking Microsoft's coming XP service pack adds a new Windows Security Center and a significant change to the default settings for pop-up blocking in IE. |
PC World
May 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
It's Time to Update Your Internet Security Arsenal Every tool you need to secure your Windows PC is free on the Internet. Here's where they are. |
InternetNews
February 24, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Gates Makes a Show of Security At the RSA security conference, Microsoft's chief software architect stands and delivers an update on the company's software security efforts. icrosoft Beta Includes Built-in Virus Scanner |
PC World
October 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Holes Plague Windows Help Patches for XP and 2000 are available now, but 98 and Me users must wait. |
InternetNews
June 13, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
8 'Critical' Updates in Microsoft's Monthly Patch Patches to Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook close a number of backdoors and exploits. |
PC World
November 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Is XP's Fix Safe? Windows XP Service Pack 2 seems a smooth upgrade for most, but many are putting off installing Microsoft's big security patch anyway. |
InternetNews
June 15, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Windows SP2 Comes Closer with RC 2 Microsoft reveals code for its oft-delayed second release candidate to developers ahead of the summer deadline for the finished product. |
InternetNews
August 8, 2006
Ed Sutherland |
Microsoft Patches Newest 'Dirty Dozen' Microsoft released 12 patches aimed at resolving multiple security risks discovered in its operating system and popular Office suite. |
PC World
January 22, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Fix Flaws in Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player Critical patches have recently been released for Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Mac OS X. All are vulnerable to attacks from poisoned files. |
InternetNews
January 9, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Microsoft's Narrowband Security Hurdle Can the software giant squeeze down patch sizes enough to reach the elusive dial-up customer? |
PC World
February 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft's Help System Needs Help Microsoft's bulletins leave a lot to be desired. Here's how to find answers. |
PC World
November 2001
Kim Zetter |
PC Security: Holey Software! New security bugs appear weekly, letting hackers attack your data. Here's why apps are so full of holes and how you can protect yourself... |
PC World
June 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Worms Come Faster: Are You at Risk? Play it safe and install the latest Outlook and MSN Messenger updates to protect against the new worms. |
PC World
April 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Lock Down Your PC Hackers. Spammers. Even rogue coworkers and employees. How can you keep the bad guys out and the good data in? Safeguard your system's perimeter with these 29 beyond-the-basics security steps. |
PC World
May 11, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Install Windows XP SP3 Right Microsoft will help you install Windows XP SP3... Step on Vista and IE bugs... Block QuickTime and Flash Player risks... |
PC World
March 2001
Stuart J. Johnston |
PC Pest Control Exterminate your system's bugs with this essential toolkit... |
PC World
September 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows, IE at Risk From PC Snatchers Many common browser viruses have download-able patches. |
PC World
August 20, 2002
Peggy Watt |
Microsoft Posts Office XP Update Service Pack 2 provides minor upgrades, bug fixes across the spectrum of applications. |
PC World
September 26, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Plugs a Gallery of Critical Holes Microsoft's recent patch includes six critical fixes... Vista improvements that are unavailable via Automatic Updates... Symantec adds to Internet Explorer's woes... |
InternetNews
July 14, 2009 |
Microsoft Blocks Three New Security Holes Microsoft fixed a spate of zero-day holes in its latest Patch Tuesday drop. |
PC World
January 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Fix Windows XP SP2 Installation Woes Patch serious security holes in Windows and Internet Explorer... Dell Adapter Recall... Toshiba Recalls Laptop Memory... Patch RealPlayer Security Holes... etc. |
PC World
October 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Security Tips: Keep Viruses, Worms, and Spyware Off Your PC Closing the gates to these threats before they infect your system. |
InternetNews
July 2, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Microsoft Issues Security Update For Trojan Redmond is urging customers to reconfigure their operating systems right away as it works on bigger patches for IE. |
PC World
December 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows Bug Allows Repeat Invasions Microsoft recently released a Security Advisory for a Firewall quirk... Avoid a fake Google site... A problem with Windows updates... Fix Wi-Fi router problems... |
InternetNews
April 8, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Unblocked SP2, 'Critical' Patches on Deck From Microsoft Microsoft prepares fixes for MSN Messenger, Exchange and Office at the same time it removes blocks for Windows XP SP2. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
Cameron Sturdevant |
SP2--Trouble for Agentless Patching? Ironically, SP2 will likely make it harder to keep computers up-to-date with the latest patches. |
PC World
June 2006
Stuart J. Johnston |
Plug Critical Holes in IE and Office Where to find temporary patches before the Microsoft patches are released... Microsoft releases 6 critical patches for Microsoft Office security holes... A fix for problems when you resume from standby and hibernation states... RealOne Player security patches released... |
PC World
August 2003
Stuart J. Johnston |
A Big Microsoft Mess -- Patches Gone Bad The company now says that XP performance issues don't warrant a remedy. |
PC World
November 2003
Kandra & Brandt |
The Great American Privacy Makeover An exclusive PC World survey reveals that even savvy Web users can do more to safeguard their privacy and data. Take the quiz and find out how vulnerable you are; then use our tips to improve your score. |
PC World
November 2005
Dennis O'Reilly |
10-Step Security If you have about an hour, you can batten down your machine's hatches against Net threats new and old. Here's how to protect your Window's operating system. |
PC Magazine
August 19, 2003
Sheryl Canter |
Effective Immunity Viruses keep spreading, and PCs keep getting infected. What can you do to stay secure? |
