[OT] Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

[Ron Chamberlin]

To get and run the Microsoft Malicious software Removal tool (updated
monthly) go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP

 

[BVanDusen]

Ron,

Thanks for the heads up. I have my computer set for automatic updates and
have been receiving the updates to that tool. I have this lingering thing
in the back of my mind about the automatic updates. Am I in any way
leaving a door open that may cause me a problem? I would appreciate any
comments you might have about that.

Thanks
bvd

 

[Ron Chamberlin]

Hi B,

My opinion, and that's not worth a lot some days, is that running Windows
update is a good thing. Think back just a little to worms such as Blaster
and Sasser. If one's pc was properly updated when it hit the fan, then
there wouldn't be an issue. I prefer to take the chance on leaving that
pipeline to MS open.


Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP


Ron,

Thanks for the heads up. I have my computer set for automatic updates and
have been receiving the updates to that tool. I have this lingering thing
in the back of my mind about the automatic updates. Am I in any way leaving
a door open that may cause me a problem? I would appreciate any comments
you might have about that.

Thanks
bvd