Microsoft Security CD?

[Susan]

I have received the Microsoft Security CD. I think in the
information that I gave when I filled out the required
info that my OS is XP pro. I am volunteering and helping
with computer and may have to do dirty install of Windows
98 SE. Can I use the CD for just the Windows Updates or
would the updates be specific for XP on the cd? Reason I
would like to use CD is that with a modem it takes while
to download Windows Updates.

Thanks for information.
Susan

 

[DILIP]

The cd works with XP, ME, 2000, 98, 98SE. Put it in and let it autorun.

 

[James M. Fisher]

The Security CD is for all versions of Windows from 98 up to XP.

 

[Jim Macklin]

After the CD runs there will be 3 small downloads, so be
sure to go to Windows Update after the CD runs. [W98se]
There is also a firewall on a second disk.


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| The Security CD is for all versions of Windows from 98 up
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| James M. Fisher
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| | > I have received the Microsoft Security CD. I think in
the
| > information that I gave when I filled out the required
| > info that my OS is XP pro. I am volunteering and helping
| > with computer and may have to do dirty install of
Windows
| > 98 SE. Can I use the CD for just the Windows Updates or
| > would the updates be specific for XP on the cd? Reason I
| > would like to use CD is that with a modem it takes while
| > to download Windows Updates.
| >
| > Thanks for information.
| > Susan
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|

 

[Steve N.]

After the CD runs there will be 3 small downloads, so be
sure to go to Windows Update after the CD runs. [W98se]
There is also a firewall on a second disk.

And about three re-boots.

Also the firewall is a timed trial version, I think it expires in a year.

Steve

 

[Jim Macklin]

That is true, I had Zone Alarm already downloaded so
installed that. But it is nice that MS sends anti-virus and
firewall software so you can get on-line safely to get the
updates.


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The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.


| Jim Macklin wrote:
|
| > After the CD runs there will be 3 small downloads, so be
| > sure to go to Windows Update after the CD runs. [W98se]
| > There is also a firewall on a second disk.
| >
| >
|
| And about three re-boots.
|
| Also the firewall is a timed trial version, I think it
expires in a year.
|
| Steve
|

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have received the Microsoft Security CD. I think in the
information that I gave when I filled out the required
info that my OS is XP pro. I am volunteering and helping
with computer and may have to do dirty install of Windows
98 SE. Can I use the CD for just the Windows Updates or
would the updates be specific for XP on the cd?

If you run that on a Win98 machine it will do the specific Win98
updates. Bear in mind that it is now fairly old, so you will need to
follow with a check at regular Windows Update, but it will make a good
start

 

[Alex Nichol]

Also the firewall is a timed trial version, I think it expires in a year.

It (and the AV) are third party products, from CA (eTrust EZArmor).
Those are also currently available as a free years trial from
www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/

The regular Windows firewall is there same as ever in the SP1 version
in the main disk

The CD though is now getting out of date. In particular it does *not*
include the patch for Sasser.