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"Dan" <spamyou@user.nec> wrote in message
news:ug30zkNJFHA.1860@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> You are playing with fire, darkrats but I wish you luck in your quest
> although it sounds like a foolish way to do things to me especially since
> Microsoft says that you need to use Windows Update to get all patches for
> your computer. Have you tried calling Microsoft, introducing yourself and
> asking them for help. However, be prepared to set aside a few hours for
> wait
> time and help. Have a great day!
>
BTW, "Windows Update" does not work in Slovenian, Slovakian and Thai
version of Windows (I'm using Slovenian one). I must use direct links.
OTOH, "In the future, automatic e-mail notifications will be provided
when these security updates are released. To receive these notifications,
subscribe to the
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21163 "
Best regards, Roman
> "darkrats" <darkrats@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:up7KJBNJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> : I go through this every time there's a new patch.
> : I don't use Windows Update. I'm looking for some direct links.
> :
> : Update: I found the patch KB891711 for both 98 and ME.
> : Still looking for the other one.
> :
> :
> : "mae" <agrannie@notemail.msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:eBo86$LJFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> : > Bulletin Summary:
> : > For March 2005 there are no new security bulletins being release so
> there
> : > will not be a summary bulletin.
> : >
> : > Revised Bulletins:
> : > Vulnerability in Cursor and Icon Format Handling Could Allow Remote
> Code
> : > Execution (891711)
> : >
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms05-002.mspx
> : >
> : > Vulnerability in Hyperlink Object Library Could Allow Remote Code
> : Execution
> : > (888113)
> : >
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms05-015.mspx
> : >
> : > Obtained from Windows Update.
> : > --
> : > mae
> : >
> : >
> : > "darkrats" <darkrats@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:u9eXXuLJFHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> : > | Anyone have some direct links to these patches?
> : > |
> : > |
> : > | "roman modic" <modicr@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
> : > | news:eFGoE1IJFHA.4028@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> : > | > The decision to release patches for Windows 98 and ME users is
> : described
> : > | as
> : > | > a "bonus" because of the critical nature of the vulnerabilities
> being
> : > | > addressed, a Microsoft spokeswoman said. "Those products are out
> of
> : > | > lifecycle, but we made a commitment to provide critical updates,
> and
> : > | that's
> : > | > what you're seeing."
> : > | >
> : > | >
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1774106,00.asp
> : > | >
> : > | >
> : > | > Regards, Roman
> : > | >
> : > | >
> : > |
> : > |
> : >
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