Re: microsoft phoning home?

[Peter Busser <peter () trusteddebian org>]

Hi!

> im not sure if this is 'normal' or not, but in XP pro with sp1 if i bring up
> the search dialog
>
> i get this:
>
> 1,[03/Jul/2003 19:30:29] Rule 'microsoft': Blocked: Out TCP,
> localhost:1217->207.46.248.249:80, Owner: D:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
> 1,[03/Jul/2003 19:30:29] Rule 'microsoft': Blocked: Out TCP,
> localhost:1218->207.46.248.249:80, Owner: D:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
>
> it seems to be trying to contact 207.46.248.249, wich is sa.microsoft.com

Doesn't IE automatically check for new updates?

Groetjes,
Peter Busser
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