Virtual Imager Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Automatic Updates just alerted me. This new update 'would prevent an attacker from executing code on my Windows-based computer' or something to that effect. I generally always download the updates, but this time they specifically warned that once downloaded, the update could not be removed. So what if it does something screwy to my computer (which already has some quirks about entering standby and shutting down)? They make it sound like I have to make a major commitment to this update and I'm not sure I'm ready for commitment!!! Any thoughts? Quote
DarqFlare Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 I've left that update sitting in my system tray this morning... Generally, I wouldn't worry about the MS patches. It may help correct any standby or shutdown problems you've been having. As a matter of fact, my computer has been having problems restarting or shutting down fast lately... I wonder if it's an XP problem... Quote
Lianna Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Here, I'll go over the edge for you and let you know how deep the gully is.... be back after update.... Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 14, 2004 Author Posted January 14, 2004 Now that's dedication!!! Above and beyond the call of duty! You TCH people are too good to us... Be careful out there Lianna! Rock Sign Quote
Madmanmcp Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Guess I have already done the upgrade and I am still alive Those are probably the standard MS mumbo-jumbo denying you yours rights to sue them if something goes wrong (which it does). I never read them since it makes little sense to anyone anyway. If you have Windows XP you can set a "restore point" before updating and if things go bad you can come back and restore to your point before the upgrade. Has saved more than one person so far Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 14, 2004 Author Posted January 14, 2004 If you have Windows XP you can set a "restore point" before updating and if things go bad you can come back and restore to your point before the upgrade. How do you do that? Quote
natimage Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. You should be able to follow the given directions from that point on. Quote
RJSkon Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Virtual Imager There may also be a program on your PC, called "Go Back" that will do the same thing as Windows Restore, but it will do it better. I use it all the time, especially when I download software and don't like it, Go Back takes me back in time to where I started the download. Richard Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 15, 2004 Author Posted January 15, 2004 thanks y'all. I'll definitely try to set up a restore point before I download any updates. Think I'll wait till tomorrow though... I'm fried tonight! I actually tore myself away from my computer and got out and had some fun... can you believe it?????? Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 15, 2004 Author Posted January 15, 2004 Hey Lianna... you never came back. This update didn't crash your computer or anything, did it? Are you still out there? Quote
TCH-Bruce Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 I've applied the patch to the two computers we have running XP and no ill effects. Quote
Lianna Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 I'm back, and no issues with the update on either of my XP machines. Sorry for the delay, my boy had a dentist appointment. Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 15, 2004 Author Posted January 15, 2004 These things really scare me.... I went into system tools to create my restore point and once again I see a warning: "This restore point cannot be changed after it is created." So what does this mean? If I set the restore point to today and all is well for a while and then I want to download something in a few months and create a new restore point as of that date, will I be able to do it? Common sense tells me yes, but then why the warning? I am a tax accountant (in my real life job) and I have learned from studying tax law that common sense doesn't always apply! Sorry if this is a stupid question or if I seem overly paranoid, but screwing up my computer (again) is hazardous to my health.... Quote
boxturt Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 You're safe. You can't change the restore point itself BUT you can undo the restore. You can create as many restore points as / when needed. Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 15, 2004 Author Posted January 15, 2004 That's clear... as mud! I'm hopeless. So I think you're saying that I can't change the restore point, but I can create a new one at another time and I assume that will override the old one? Is it the date that controls? So if I want to restore, it will choose the most recent restore point? Is it like a back-up? But for the system rather than the data? Quote
Lianna Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 VI, first, deep breath. All's ok. Gads those warnings could scare the life outta somebody. Don't let it. Restore Points are kind of like system backups. You can create as many restore points as you like, whenever you like. Factly, windows creates them too, all by itself. Dunno what that goofy warning is trying to tell ya. Probably, exactly what Don said: You can't change the restore point itself. But you wouldn't want to change a restore point once it was created. Think of it this way. You're an accountant right? Well, while you do folks taxes on the pc, you also create a hard-copy printout for them right? Well a restore point is kind of like a hard-copy, there if you need it! Relax. You're fine. Quote
Virtual Imager Posted January 15, 2004 Author Posted January 15, 2004 Thanks Lianna... and everyone. Rock Sign Everytime I do something 'permanent' to my computer that then needs fixing, I have to call in the husband. And having your husband fix your computer is worse than having your father teach you to drive! Not to mention that having to admit I screwed up is downright awful!!! Downloading bad stuff and messing with the system settings are grounds for divorce (almost) around here... so you all have performed a real act of kindness! Quote
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