QuickBooks and the New Internet Explorer - What All QuickBooks Users Need to Know by Jennifer A. Thieme
If you are running QuickBooks, you need to know about the upcoming automatic update of Internet Explorer 7, scheduled for late 2006. Microsoft will use their “Automatic Updates” (AU) feature to deliver Internet Explorer 7. It will only be available to genuine Windows users. ... Any computer user on your system who is a local administrator will be able to install Internet Explorer 7 at any time by visiting the Windows Update site, the Microsoft Update site, or the Microsoft Download Center.

Windows Update-Sshhhh! An Even Better Update Utility From Microsoft by Jarrett Graham
Due to the news that it now takes around for 20 minutes for a newly installed Windows XP PC to become infected after being exposed to the internet, it's time to get that computer of yours updated. It's too much of a risk not keeping your computer updated. ... You can now select "Microsoft Update" instead of "Windows Update" to keep everything secure and running. ... There's a new version of Windows Update available called " Microsoft Update " that not only keeps your computer patched, but you applications, like Office, as well.

Fixing Glitches with Internet Explorer 7 by Driz Memok
So, you downloaded the new Internet Explorer 7? You have my condolences. One of the first things you will have to try to learn is how to fix glitches with Internet Explorer 7. Every so often, a new program is released that revolutionizes the way we use computers. ... Advanced users find it particularly momentous when Explorer conflicts with updates to sub-programs being offered by MICROSOFT! ... Microsoft actually takes the position there is nothing wrong with Explorer 7. ... Apparently, Microsoft expects the billions of websites out there to redesign themselves to the Explorer 7 specs.

How To: Windows Updates by Justin Oswald
Get All the Updates It seems like every other week we hear about another security breach in Windows or that another worm has disrupted businesses worldwide. Microsoft Windows has always been known for its many exploitable security holes. New updates are made available for Windows all the time. ... Microsoft runs a website which can only be accessed by Internet Explorer. ... Automatic Updates Microsoft bundled Windows XP with Automatic Updates which, as the name suggests, will automatically update your version of Windows with the latest high-priority updates.

How to Avoid and Remove Spyware by Pedro Alexandre Timoteo
Spyware is a big problem these days. Most Windows PCs have a lot of it, without the user's knowledge; many crashes, slowdown, popups and browser hijacking (for instance, changing the home page without your consent, and you can't set it back to what you want) are symptoms of a spyware infestation. ... If you have Microsoft Office installed, go to Office Update (http://office.microsoft.com) from time to time, and keep Office updated. ... If you have such a PC in your hands, think hard before connecting it to the internet - if you can't install a firewall software on it (from a CD, you can't...

Why Can't I Access Certain Websites With Vista? by George Christodoulou
One of the visitors to this site left a comment the other day stating that he had problems visiting certain sites. I noticed this problem has occurred to others on my daily forum and research routines. Some users are unable to reach vital websites that are important to work and school. ... When Microsoft updated Internet Explorer to version 7, they changed the settings from SSlv2 to 3 in an act to make surfing the web safer. ... Go to the sub category “Internet options” (This is only in Internet explorer - for firefox, you must go to “options” at the bottom.) 3.

Microsoft Has Decided to Drop Support for Windows 98 by Mickey Lieberman
Are you aware of the fact that on or about July 11, 2006, Microsoft will be dropping support on Windows 98? If you are still using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE, make sure you have all the updates that you want or think you need. Speaking from personal experience, on March 31, 2006, something got... When trying to get Windows Update to download Internet Explorer 6, the process would not work and after uttering some choice words, it required calling Microsoft and paying $ 35.00 for a tech support call.

Want to Buy QuickBooks on Ebay - Now's Not the Time by Jennifer A. Thieme
I’m normally a big fan of purchasing products on Ebay. It’s an easy way to shop for what you want, and save money too. Brand new, legitimate copies of QuickBooks are readily available there, often for less than retail. Ebay is normally a great place to buy QuickBooks. ... Take a look: QuickBooks 2004 and Prior: must use Internet Explorer 6 QuickBooks 2005 & 2006, before being updated: must use Internet Explorer 6 QuickBooks 2005 & 2006, after being updated: may use Internet Explorer 6 or 7 QuickBooks 2007: may use either Internet Explorer 6 or 7 If you currently own QuickBooks 2005 or...

Patch Management For Home Users by Jake Foster
Automating Patch Management More and more programs are now offering auto update of their software. Applying patches every time the program needs to be updated. Although these updates don’t always mean it is for the sake of security, a security patch may be issued along with the update. ... Programs like email, internet explorer, firefox, etc. ... Smaller programs that don’t access the internet or don’t have any real threat outside the current working environment may not need to be patched, as most of these programs will not have patches available.

Does Microsoft Show Hackers How To Attack? by Jim Edwards
After another security hole recently surfaced in Microsoft's Windows operating system, the software giant released a patch this past Friday to plug the possibly devastating "back door" which allows hackers to potentially seize control of any pc running Windows. ... Though free and reasonably reliable, many people do not automatically update their Windows operating system through the update service on Microsoft's website. ... Before a fix appeared, Microsoft told everyone who uses Internet Explorer to stick their finger in the dyke by putting their web browser security settings on high,...