on XP, clicking an URL can delete your files [grc.com]

[Big-O Ryan]

Read: http://grc.com/xpdite/xpdite.htm

Always listen to Steve.

Again: EVERYONE using Windows XP, who has not already installed the huge (30 to 140 megabyte) Service Pack 1, is presently at risk of having many files maliciously deleted from their systems. PLEASE SPREAD THE NEWS of this critical Windows XP vulnerability — and this quick and simple solution — to everyone whom you know to be using Windows XP. If you or they have already installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, the problem has already been cured.

Otherwise, this small, quick, and free utility will handle the job easily.

Thank you.

[ImmortalDragon]

windows update doesnt let me download sp1

[SLeeVE]

You probably have a leaked corporate copy of XP that got blocked from windows update.

[tone]

go to www.microsoft.com and get the service pack

[Plasma2002b]

AHHH!!!


SP1 BAD FOR ME!!!!


Me no download!

heh no reason y


hey, btw..... anymore info on that thing that can delete people's files? Where can i find out more about that? (again, no reason )

[jester22c]

The security hole is through the XP version of MS Help. Evidently they left this one wide open. All calls to the help commands weren't even checked before executed reguardless of where the command came from, even over the internet. This is the biggest mistake I've seen MS make in a long time. Makes me glad I refused to switch to XP. Windows 2000 for me.

[ImmortalDragon]

im working on downgrading to 98se once i backup everything i need

[fuuucckkers]

Im with you on that one Jester.. im sticking with Windows2000

[redbo0m]

i like windows xp..i havent had any problems with it.. i have a 'valid' corp. key, so no problems with sp1. what else can i say? xp for life..

[DADINK13]

Is it just me, or does putting the words "Microsoft" and "security" in the same sentence produce an oxymoron?

[tone]

i have no clue lol......where you comin up with this...

all my friends have had a ton of problems with xp and that makes me happy im with win 2k some of them had their whole computer basically wiped out

[Master Jedi]

You don't need the service pack! Just search your hard drive for a file called "upldrvinfo.htm" (I think thats what its called) and rename it or delete it. Problem solved.

It should be located here:
\windows\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\upldrvinfo.htm

[jester22c]

You don't need the service pack! Just search your hard drive for a file called "upldrvinfo.htm" (I think thats what its called) and rename it or delete it. Problem solved.

It should be located here:
\windows\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\upldrvinfo.htm

Yes however if you ever need to use the online MS help then it won't work... not to mention the other security and stability issues that SP1 addresses. If you have XP I would definately suggest installing the service pack, it will be worth your time. I've seen the extensive list of problems it fixes.

[Master Jedi]

You don't need the service pack! Just search your hard drive for a file called "upldrvinfo.htm" (I think thats what its called) and rename it or delete it. Problem solved.

It should be located here:
\windows\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\upldrvinfo.htm

Yes however if you ever need to use the online MS help then it won't work... not to mention the other security and stability issues that SP1 addresses. If you have XP I would definately suggest installing the service pack, it will be worth your time. I've seen the extensive list of problems it fixes.

Yeah, but some people can't download/install SP1 because microsoft won't let them.

[Matt]

Yeah, but some people can't download/install SP1 because microsoft won't let them.

how will microsoft not let you?