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Neowin has learned of a new beta released by Microsoft to its Windows Update Beta testers. The beta involves downloading an ISO of Microsoft's new "Windows Security Update CD". The CD, at 300 meg, contains most of Microsofts recent security patchs for Windows 2000 / XP users, although it is uncertain as to whether this CD is useful for Win 9x users. Specific to XP the CD has on it Service Pack 1 (a), Direct X 9, and Windows Media Player 9.

Neowin has learned of a new beta released by Microsoft to its Windows Update Beta testers. The beta involves downloading an ISO of Microsoft's new "Windows Security Update CD". The CD, at 300 meg, contains most of Microsofts recent security patchs for Windows 2000 / XP users, although it is uncertain as to whether this CD is useful for Win 9x users. Specific to XP the CD has on it Service Pack 1 (a), Direct X 9, and Windows Media Player 9. Microsoft have also included a useful tool on the CD called Windows Security advisor. In some ways, its sort of a trimmed down version of Microsoft Base Line Security Advisor (aimed more at Admins, find it here). The program essentially turns on automatic updating which for joe average this is undoubtedly a good thing, and also enables the firewall built into Windows XP. Again, undoubtedly a good thing for all users. This CD is Microsoft taking an excellent step in the right direction. An easy to distribute, easy to use, tool, which could make a serious start on sorting out Microsoft's security issues. This kind of CD could easily be shiped with new PC's, getting them up to date many months after XP or the most recent Service Pack was launched. Aswell, for users on a sluggish connection this might be the end of that excuse for not updating. However, some of the screenshot's below reveal a depressing point : The CD does contain "Winter 2004" in the top right hand side of the screen; is this a mistake? If so, a pretty big one! Could it really take Microsoft a whole year to deploy this? One hopes not.Update: Winter arguably includes Jan / Feb next year, which might be a more realistic release date. Take a peek at it below. About This CD This CD contains a collection of updates for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. It is recommended that you install the service packs and updates offered for your operating system. You can improve your computer’s security and resolve known computer issues by running this CD. When you’re done, visit Windows Update to complete the process. In addition to the updates, this CD also includes the Windows Security Advisor tool for Windows XP. This tool will help you configure your Internet Connection Firewall and turn on Automatic Updates. Installing the Updates This CD is detecting the operating system that is installed on your computer in order to offer you the correct set of updates. It is also detecting whether you have the latest service pack and security updates installed. If you do not have these installed they will be offered to you. If they are already installed on your system the item will indicate that it is already installed and you will not be able to select it. After you complete installation of each update you may be asked to reboot your machine before proceeding with installation of the next component. Some computers will re-launch the CD after the reboot. If your computer does not automatically launch the CD after you have rebooted your machine you will need to insert the CD again to continue installing the next applicable update, or navigate to your CD-Rom drive and double-click on “launch.hta.” After the Updates are installed Once you have installed all of the updates you will need to return to the CD and all of the updates should indicate that they have been installed. Click the “continue” button to get more security information, including ways to bring your computer up-to-date with the latest security patches.

Posted on Saturday, November 15 @ 12:57:29 EST by lilkg88