Mntsnow
09-07-2004, 6:56 AM
Microsoft's new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers — and that could pose a problem.
The company is warning users of the Windows XP operating system to check for spyware before downloading the free massive security update, called Service Pack 2.
Barry Goff, a group product manager at Microsoft, said some spyware could cause computers to freeze up upon installation of the update. Read more at Australian IT (http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,10656433%5E15321%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html)
The company is warning users of the Windows XP operating system to check for spyware before downloading the free massive security update, called Service Pack 2.
Barry Goff, a group product manager at Microsoft, said some spyware could cause computers to freeze up upon installation of the update. Read more at Australian IT (http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,10656433%5E15321%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html)