Microsoft patches for new computer purchase

[Rick]

Just bought a new computer and the store told me that I
had to install a Sasser & Blaster worm update for $25.00.
Can I get those patches online?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Your first priority should be to enable XP's firewall:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

Afterward, visit the official Windows Update website and
scan your new computer for new updates and install them.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Just bought a new computer and the store told me that I
| had to install a Sasser & Blaster worm update for $25.00.
| Can I get those patches online?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Yes, those are Critical Windows Updates and available for free.
If the store told you $25, my suggestion is NOT to rely on them for
ANYTHING technical related to the computer.
They obviously know LESS than you.

You want to IMMEDIATELY install/enable a firewall BEFORE connecting to
the internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Then install ALL Critical Updates from Windows Updates:
Start/All Programs/Windows Update.

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/security.htm