General software updates

[Noreen]

It's a vast improvement, and has improved detection as well, I just wish they would sort out the awful program icon for it

Yes, definitely scans faster, thank goodness.

I presume that people realise that there's no reason for the "awful" icon in the system tray if you're using the free version.

[Inactive]

Yes, definitely scans faster, thank goodness.

I presume that people realise that there's no reason for the "awful" icon in the system tray if you're using the free version.

Thanks Noreen, yes I sussed out how to get rid of it.

[Gary]

Same here, shame about the desktop icon as well 

[Inactive]

I stuck mine on top of my red flower, it sort of blends away Gary.

[Gary]

I stuck mine on top of my red flower, it sort of blends away Gary.

Good move, In 

[Rik]

I didn't know In was moving. 

[Inactive]

He is very soon Rik, but don't get all excited at the thought, he will return.

[Gary]

He is very soon Rik, but don't get all excited at the thought, he will return.

You can put that spade down and step away from the garden, In. Yes I know gardening/in

[Gary]

I didn't know In was moving. 

I went to have a lay down, came back, and its come this this now, Rik 

[Rik]

Never risk leaving the forum, Gary - it changes in a split-second.

[Gary]

Never risk leaving the forum, Gary - it changes in a split-second.

I think I'll have to set up my bed here and sleep with one eye open

[Inactive]

I think I'll have to set up my bed here and sleep with one eye open

You will need a glass eye to be able to do that Gary.

Now I know this geezer that does a nice line in glass eyes.

He has dealings wiv some bloke called Pilkington.

[Gary]

You will need a glass eye to be able to do that Gary.

Now I know this geezer that does a nice line in glass eyes.

He has dealings wiv some bloke called Pilkington.

Oh no, not again 

[Gary]

Java Runtime 6 update 5 has been released, security and bug fixes I believe

[Rik]

One day, someone will release a piece of software which is perfect and never needs updating... 

[Gary]

True Rik, even an abacus wears out

[Rik]

Only if you use it, Gary.

[Gary]

Only if you use it, Gary.

[Noreen]

Next Tuesday's Microsoft Security Updates http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-mar.mspx

[Rik]

Looks like a light month. Thanks, Noreen.

[Gary]

Direct X update for March has been released

[Rik]

Once more unto the breech...

[Rik]

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for March 11 2008

Note: www.microsoft.com/technet/security and www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.

Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.

Bulletin Summary:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-mar.mspx

Critical (4)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-014
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949029)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-014.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-015
Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949031)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-015.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-016
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949030)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-016.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-017
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Web Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (933103)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-017.mspx

[Malc]

Ah, this expains why my PC had rebooted in the night, and I thought it was the storm!

[Rik]

I didn't need a re-boot this month, Malc.