internet explorer password problems :(

[ian c]

just heard about a security breach on internet explorer ..

people advising to download firefox or similare and use that until explorer gets the all clear from microsoft 

also to reset all passwords 

just going through my stuff now , to see if i even know what my current password is 
as i auto log-in , i dont remember them .... just reset the one on here via email .

thanks to the site admin for making that a quick and easy proceedure for a dumbo like me

[Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW)]

A critical patch is scheduled to be released on Dec 17. People with the Windows Update automatic download feature activated on their computers will get the patch automatically when it becomes available online.

See related info from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/961051.mspx and a 3rd party at http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/security/ie_patch_beats_coal_in_your_stocking.html

[ian c]

hey eric
how you doin

thanks for the info
how do i find out if i'll get the upgrade automatically ??

[Rennsurfer]

Whoa... people still actually use I.E.? I quit using that when my computer technician advised me to switch to Mozilla Firefox back in Jan. 2005. Haven't had a problem, since. Way better and much more secure browser. Do your computers a favor; delete I.E.

[Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW)]

hey eric
how you doin

thanks for the info
how do i find out if i'll get the upgrade automatically ??

Doing well, thanks Ian.

Take a look at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525 or http://www.theeldergeek.com/automatic_updates.htm (pretty pictures here ) for info on how to configure/check for automatic Windows Updates.

Here's a screenshot of what it should look like when you click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, press ENTER, and click the Automatic Updates tab:

[ian c]

can you guys help with this ??

ive just downloaded firefox , and i am completing the set-up stage ...

its asking if i want to import history , passwords etc. from internet explorer .

the other option is " dont import anything"



thanks

[Fastbrit]

That's a decision only you can make. It will import your favourites, all passwords etc. The alternative is to start from scratch with every site.

[ian c]

thanks kieth .

i decided to "dont import anything"

im scared of i.e. now !!!

[roland]

delete I.E.

Well you can't actually delete IE since it's part of windows but you can choose to never use it again and switch to firefox...

Importing data from ie when installing firefox is not dangerous at all and pretty convenient.

[ian c]

i've had enough of this nonsense !!

i am going to un-install firefox , then i can download it again , but this time import my history etc.

major disruption !!
sometimes , i think these hackers do it on purpose 

[John Rayburn]

Ian, go buy yourself a Mac.

[ian c]

i did 2 days ago when it was raining 

melissa wants one for christmas , so will definately try one out ...

i've had enough of all this messing about .

i turned auto-update off months ago , as it was messing up my vista .

now i have to turn it back on to stop this ??

its nonsense 

[John Rayburn]

Congrats on buying the Mac! You'll be much happier!

[roland]

agreed.

who needs right click anyway...

[Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW)]

...i turned auto-update off months ago , as it was messing up my vista...

Details?

[Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW)]

...i turned auto-update off months ago , as it was messing up my vista...

Details?

You can also "manually" download and install the update which is now available.

To do so, go to http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-078.mspx, locate the table that lists "Affected and Non-Affected Software", find your operating system in the left column, then click the hyperlink for the version of Internet Explorer that you have to be redirected to the appropriate download page.

--Eric

[ian c]

i have vista home premium , and dont know what version of explorer .
i couldnt find it on the list , so i just downloaded one i found that was for vista

had to shut down my pc after download , and it restarted ok . guess i did something right

as for details , i have no idea !!
i'm just an operator 

its a fancy hewlett-pachard thing , it does everything !!
talk to it and it writes what you say in a letter etc. , screen spins round and you write on it with a pen etc.
dont know how to work it , and had nothing but problems with it ....

it might have been the hp guy that told me about the updates thing ,
but i honestly dont remember as its been broken that many times .

as it is now , its fine for what i want ... 1 finger typing of emails , and bullshittin on forums etc.
i know the touchscreen , webcam , and fingerprint thing isnt working but i'm oblivious to what else is wrong with it

guess it needs to go back again 

thanks for the help .....    and remember, you do make a difference.

 

[John Rayburn]

Ian, replace that one with a Mac as well, and all those problems will go away in one swoop.

[ian c]

i hear you john , but money is tight at the moment , and will be for the next 3 months or so 

will do something about it eventually , but at the moment i'm stuck with it .

[ian c]

but i honestly dont remember as its been broken that many times .

well , i just got it going again after its latest "fail" 

i pressed every button , punched it , let it go fully flat ... everything !! 
it just wouldnt turn on ..... then this morning , it worked !!!

stupid machine musta been having a xmas break 

[John Rayburn]

Welcome back to cyberspace, Ian!

[Nico86]

Someone have tried Google Chrome ?

[ian c]

Welcome back to cyberspace, Ian!

thanks buddy .
good to be back .
i can only do a certain ammount of reality
 

[ian c]

Someone have tried Google Chrome ?

not me , from now on i'm not changing anything !!!