12-17-2004, 08:16 AM
Finally I was able to identify the causes and solve the problem with activeX without reinstalling XP. It was a good exercise.<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>
For information of all those concerned who do not want to update to XPSP2 and still want to improve overall security of their system, following is a list of updates you should install
Caution 1. SP1 needs to be installed before these updates. 2. It is a good idea to follow the KB sequence when installing the updates. 3.You are responsible for your own actions!!!<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>
Update Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows XP (KB826939)
Download size 282 KB, less than 1 minute
This update consists of previously released critical and security updates, for Windows XP, rolled into one convenient package. Installing this item provides you the same results as installing the individual updates.
Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1 (KB823353)
Download size 1.9 MB, 2 minutes
A vulnerability exists in Outlook Express that could allow an attacker to cause Outlook Express to fail. You can help protect your computer by installing this update. After you install this update you may need to restart your computer.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB840315)
Typical download size 305 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB841873)
Typical download size 440 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB837001)
Download size 2.8 MB, 3 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB823182)
Download size 424 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain complete control over it. For example, an attacker could execute code on your system.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB824105)
Download size 338 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Windows that could allow an attacker to see information in your computerâs memory over a network.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB825119)
Download size 298 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB828035)
Download size 357 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it.
Security Update for Microsoft Data Access Components (KB832483)
Download size 2 MB, 2 minutes
An identified security issue in Microsoft Data Access Components could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you help protect your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
Critical Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026)
Download size 2.8 MB, 3 minutes
This update contains a change to the behavior of Windows Media Playerâs ability to launch URLs in the local computer zone from other zones.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB840374)
Download size 854 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it.
For information of all those concerned who do not want to update to XPSP2 and still want to improve overall security of their system, following is a list of updates you should install
Caution 1. SP1 needs to be installed before these updates. 2. It is a good idea to follow the KB sequence when installing the updates. 3.You are responsible for your own actions!!!<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>
Update Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows XP (KB826939)
Download size 282 KB, less than 1 minute
This update consists of previously released critical and security updates, for Windows XP, rolled into one convenient package. Installing this item provides you the same results as installing the individual updates.
Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1 (KB823353)
Download size 1.9 MB, 2 minutes
A vulnerability exists in Outlook Express that could allow an attacker to cause Outlook Express to fail. You can help protect your computer by installing this update. After you install this update you may need to restart your computer.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB840315)
Typical download size 305 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB841873)
Typical download size 440 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB837001)
Download size 2.8 MB, 3 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB823182)
Download size 424 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain complete control over it. For example, an attacker could execute code on your system.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB824105)
Download size 338 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Windows that could allow an attacker to see information in your computerâs memory over a network.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB825119)
Download size 298 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it.
Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB828035)
Download size 357 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it.
Security Update for Microsoft Data Access Components (KB832483)
Download size 2 MB, 2 minutes
An identified security issue in Microsoft Data Access Components could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you help protect your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
Critical Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026)
Download size 2.8 MB, 3 minutes
This update contains a change to the behavior of Windows Media Playerâs ability to launch URLs in the local computer zone from other zones.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB840374)
Download size 854 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it.
