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RE: WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code)
From: "Scott Phelps" <scottp () dreamwright com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 02:39:16 -0400
I would really watch out if trying an uninstall of SP2. My understanding is that the size of it (something like 270 M) is because you get a lot of recompiled binaries adding buffer overflow protection. It wouldn't surprise me if a few things are left behind after an uninstall. Scott P "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Benjamin Franklin, 1759 -----Original Message----- From: full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com [mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com] On Behalf Of Poof Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 1:12 AM To: 'Chris Carlson'; 'Jelmer' Cc: full-disclosure () lists netsys com Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code)
While the new "security center" complains about how I don't have a firewall or antivirus installed (it doesn't detect either), the better security more than makes up for this minor annoyance - I no longer need to worry about where I go because the simple yet absolute 'no popups' and 'no software installations' security settings lock IE down so well.
Well, the "Security Center" will only detect your firewall/antivirus if the program tells Windows that it's protecting your computer. (New API Microsoft did... Many companies are using it now.)
A note about the security center- I *think* it can be disabled by editing the %systemroot%\inf\sysoc.inf file to show the entry for it in add/remove windows components. I've tried to do this, but it either does not have immediate results, or does not work. I havn't done any real research on it because of a lack of time (or perhaps patience), but would like to know how to get rid of this if anyone knows.
Well, all you have to do to disable it... Is disable the "Security Center" service in the services.msc! Gasp! Easy. =) BTW. Uninstalling a service pack isn't 100% supported. It's recommended to wipe and reinstall. ~ _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
Current thread:
- WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code) Chris Carlson (Jun 06)
- RE: WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code) Poof (Jun 06)
- RE: WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code) Yaakov Yehudi (Jun 07)
- RE: WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code) Scott Phelps (Jun 07)
- Re: WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code) Nils Ketelsen (Jun 07)
- RE: WinXP SP2 comments (was: Internet explorer 6 execution of arbitrary code) Poof (Jun 06)