NCRO PC OS Updates
To inform members of OS, (Operating System) updates, and other PC related
updates to keep your PC up to date. Since Windows is the dominant OS you'll see
more about Windows updates. Linux users, can update either by
command line interface apt-get, YUM, or the gui system update. Ubuntu, Fedora,
Open SuSE usually update automatically from their respective repositories.
Microsoft has designated the second Tuesday of each month as patch
Tuesday. To manually update your Microsoft OS open Internet Explorer,
click Tools. click Windows Update and then click CUSTOM. Why? Some
updates you may not want. You need to select all Critical, or as MS says
High Priority updates, get them ASAP. The Software and Hardware are your
choice. Most software update's, for example Windows Outlook, root
certificates, automation API's are good to get but some may not like the
Windows Search, or Windows Live, you don't need those to be safe.
Hardware updates are good but remember sometimes a hardware update can
cause problems. It is better to get the hardware or software update from
the manufacturer. For example if you have a Dell PC you can
http://support.dell.com MS has a backup
system in place for drivers, so you can roll back to an old version if
necessary. Right click My Computer, Properties, Hardware, Device Manager
and choose the device that you updated, right click Properties, Driver,
Roll Back Driver to go back to the old driver. We're working on a
document that will help NCRO members keep their PC's safe, & up to date.
We will, when necessary post info as to threats that effect IE, Firefox,
Adobe, Foxit or any other software necessary to view our content.
Note: Adobe Reader for more info
please see
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-204A.html
If you use Foxit as a PDF reader there is no threat.
It is advisable to get Microsoft updates when available, or open Internet
explorer once a week and click tools, Windows Update, then click Custom as
described above.
Keep your Anti-virus software up to date. Microsoft now has
an excellent and FREE antivirus package.
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials
If you have an AV
package that you paid for use it, but there is no need to pay for
Antivirus protection if you use Microsoft as your Operating System.
MS Security Essentials requires you to have a valid key for your OS. Do not
install MS Security Essentials unless you have removed your old AV.
NCRO TECH TEAM
