Do I need these critical updates

M

MB

OK -- I got my new Dell system one week ago. I've installed my firewall and
anti-virus programs and I am in the process of installing all those critical
updates for my XP system. There were 35 updates!!! I've installed 29. I have
questions about the remaining ones as I will not be using my computer in a
network setting or as a server.

Do I need the following:

Q817287: Critical Update (Catalog Database Corruption in Microsoft Windows
XP)Download size: 333 KB, 1 minute
This update resolves issues associated with the catalog database Windows
uses to ensure the integrity of installed binaries. Update 817287 allows the
database to repair itself if corruption occurs. This update also improves
performance of the catalog database and anything using Microsoft
Cryptographic Services NT Service (CryptSvc.dll), including Microsoft
Windows Media Player, and Microsoft Media. After you install this item, you
may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it
cannot be removed.

Remove

Security Update for Windows XP (815021)Download size: 525 KB, 2 minutes
An identified security vulnerability in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Windows
2000, and Windows XP could allow an attacker to take control of the
computer. This issue is most likely to affect computers used as web servers.
You can help protect your computer from this and other identified issues by
installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may
have to restart your computer.

Remove

Q329441: Critical UpdateDownload size: 347 KB, 1 minute
This update addresses the "You Cannot Create a Network Connection After You
Restore Windows XP" issue in Windows XP, and is discussed in Microsoft
Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q329441. Download now to be able to create
network connections after restoring Windows XP. After installing this
update, you may have to restart your computer.

Remove

810565: Critical UpdateDownload size: 5.3 MB, 21 minutes
This update contains several fixes to Windows components to better support
default Web browsers other than Internet Explorer, as described in Microsoft
Knowledge Base (KB) Article 810565. Download now to improve the interaction
of certain Windows components with default web browsers other than Internet
Explorer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

Remove

810833: Security Update (Windows XP)Download size: 379 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise a computer running Microsoft(r) Windows(r) and gain control over
it. This issue is most likely to affect computers used as servers. You can
help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After
you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Remove

329170: Security UpdateDownload size: 483 KB, 2 minutes
A security vulnerability has been identified that could allow an attacker to
disrupt a facility by which security settings are applied to Windows-based
computers in a corporate network. This could allow the attacker to loosen
settings on his or her own computer or impose tighter ones on someone
else's. Network administrators can help eliminate this issue by installing
this update. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
computer.

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N

Nicholas

Yes, if you value the continued security integrity of your computer,
and to avoid possible security breeches, download and install all the
"Critical Updates".

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp


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Nicholas

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| OK -- I got my new Dell system one week ago. I've installed my firewall and
| anti-virus programs and I am in the process of installing all those critical
| updates for my XP system. There were 35 updates!!! I've installed 29. I have
| questions about the remaining ones as I will not be using my computer in a
| network setting or as a server.
|
| Do I need the following:
|
| Q817287: Critical Update (Catalog Database Corruption in Microsoft Windows
| XP)Download size: 333 KB, 1 minute
| This update resolves issues associated with the catalog database Windows
| uses to ensure the integrity of installed binaries. Update 817287 allows the
| database to repair itself if corruption occurs. This update also improves
| performance of the catalog database and anything using Microsoft
| Cryptographic Services NT Service (CryptSvc.dll), including Microsoft
| Windows Media Player, and Microsoft Media. After you install this item, you
| may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it
| cannot be removed.
|
| Remove
|
| Security Update for Windows XP (815021)Download size: 525 KB, 2 minutes
| An identified security vulnerability in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Windows
| 2000, and Windows XP could allow an attacker to take control of the
| computer. This issue is most likely to affect computers used as web servers.
| You can help protect your computer from this and other identified issues by
| installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may
| have to restart your computer.
|
| Remove
|
| Q329441: Critical UpdateDownload size: 347 KB, 1 minute
| This update addresses the "You Cannot Create a Network Connection After You
| Restore Windows XP" issue in Windows XP, and is discussed in Microsoft
| Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q329441. Download now to be able to create
| network connections after restoring Windows XP. After installing this
| update, you may have to restart your computer.
|
| Remove
|
| 810565: Critical UpdateDownload size: 5.3 MB, 21 minutes
| This update contains several fixes to Windows components to better support
| default Web browsers other than Internet Explorer, as described in Microsoft
| Knowledge Base (KB) Article 810565. Download now to improve the interaction
| of certain Windows components with default web browsers other than Internet
| Explorer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
| computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
|
| Remove
|
| 810833: Security Update (Windows XP)Download size: 379 KB, 1 minute
| A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
| compromise a computer running Microsoft(r) Windows(r) and gain control over
| it. This issue is most likely to affect computers used as servers. You can
| help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After
| you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
|
| Remove
|
| 329170: Security UpdateDownload size: 483 KB, 2 minutes
| A security vulnerability has been identified that could allow an attacker to
| disrupt a facility by which security settings are applied to Windows-based
| computers in a corporate network. This could allow the attacker to loosen
| settings on his or her own computer or impose tighter ones on someone
| else's. Network administrators can help eliminate this issue by installing
| this update. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
| computer.
|
| RemoveThere are no updates selected.
|
|
|
 
J

James D

MB, I would have to agree with Nicholas on this one. It is usually best to
download/install all CRITICAL updates for Windows XP. As for the other
updates, I follow the old belief, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", meaning
if all apears to be working ok, then don't bother.
 
J

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

Install ALL Critical updates to properly protect your computer.

You said "I will not be using my computer in a network"
The internet is a network, so patches that apply to networks generally
apply to any computer that ever connects to the internet.
It makes little difference if you connect by phone, cable DSL etc.
 

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