On 25 Jul 2005 at 16:43, generalstuff wrote:
> In msconfig Services, I unchecked Messenger and Automatic Updates and this disabled even the option to enable them elsewhere in Windows.
>
> Steve Gibson's tweaks are great!
> Shoot The Messenger
> The DCOMbobulator
> UnPlug 'n Pray
>
> Anna
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Don Penlington
>
> To completely get rid of the security danger of Messenger, go to Steve
> Gibson's well-known "ShieldsUp" security advice site
> http://www.grc.com/default.htm and download his little free utility "Shoot
> the Messenger".
>
> You can run a couple of simple security tests on your computer from that
> site. Highly recommended.
In particular, run the main "Shields Up!" test, and correct anything it
finds. "Shooting the messenger" does limited good if you leave wide open
the door he rode in through.
David Gillett
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