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Old 01-21-2009, 07:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
Billy O'Neal
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Re: Vista freeze

Hello, larry.bogle
You Need to Update Windows (And other Microsoft Software)
Often holes are found in Internet Explorer or Windows itself that require patching. Sometimes these holes will allow an attacker unrestricted access to your computer.

If you are using Windows XP or earlier
Visit the Microsoft Update Website and follow the on screen instructions to setup Microsoft Update. Also follow the instructions to update your system. Please REBOOT and repeat this process until there are no more updates to install!!

If you are using Windows Vista
  1. Click the "Start Menu" (or Windows Orb)
  2. Click "All Programs"
  3. Click "Windows Update"
  4. On the left, choose "Change Settings"
  5. Ensure that the checkbox "Use Microsoft Update" at the bottom of the window is checked.
  6. Press OK and accept the UAC prompt.
    Note: You shouldn't need to check this checkbox every single time you update, only the first time.
  7. Click "Check for Updates" in the upper left corner.
  8. Follow the instructions to install the latest updates.
  9. Reboot and repeat the "Check for Updates" until there are no more critical updates to install

In your next reply, please include the following:
  • A new DDS.txt

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