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Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

Mindy D — Fri, 02 May 2014 07:13:55 GMT

Microsoft delivered the patch for Explorer, yesterday and included one for XP. If users have automatic updates turned on, there will be no need to take any action to get the patch. You can also go to Microsoft's site and get the patch right away.

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

NanaLinda — Fri, 02 May 2014 11:25:11 GMT

Thanks for posting this, Mindy. I had been trying to find this information.

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

Stardust2 — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:12:03 GMT

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/microsoft-issues-internet-explorer-security-patch-050114.html

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

Nuttmeg — Fri, 02 May 2014 18:44:27 GMT

This is what the patch update looks like:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29218654-Microsoft-to-release-IE-security-patch-today-including-one-for-Windows-XP

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

luvmyteddy4 — Sat, 03 May 2014 13:04:40 GMT

On 5/2/2014 nutmeg3 said:
This is what the patch update looks like:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29218654-Microsoft-to-release-IE-security-patch-today-including-one-for-Windows-XP

I still need some help with this. I looked up the link but when I look it talks about Dell. It won't let me do anything in the link so am I waiting for the patch, will they send it to me somehow, what do I do? I want explorer back. I have run any updates I have but nothing about a patch? Is it not ready yet?

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

glb613 — Sat, 03 May 2014 13:07:54 GMT

Get into Windows updates and install the patch. You can find Windows updates through the control panel.

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lovestodance — Sat, 03 May 2014 15:02:22 GMT

Have IE 9 using Windows 7.. On Thursday after opening... I wanted to go to my opening page which is Msn...

When I tried could not... A page came up saying page not found...

Tried several times and could not do...

Went to Tools. Clicked on Internet Options... Tried typing in the homepage I use to start...

Same thing happened...

After a few tries I called Norton who I use for Pc security...

The tech tried to fix and could not..

Seems my Pc was not connected to Internet...

He told me to call my server who is Verizon... I called yesterday.... Don't have wireless connection have the router type connector which connects to internet...

Did some checking to make sure all was okay and said no virus detected..

I told him I was using IE and felt with other issues I wanted to try another Browser.

Was not sure how to do that. He said he would be glad to help me...

He tired to do the sharing but something on my Pc prevented him to do it...

He did try several times without success.

He feels it is my settings causing this..

I have invested so much with my computer, cannot and cannot afford any expenses now...

Also my husband recently had hernia surgery and cannot lift anything heavy...

We are both seniors without having anyone to help us..

Sorry going on too much...

Getting back to the changing Browser which WTW Version said I should...

My daughter uses Mozilla-Fire Fox? Is that the name or is it two different Browsers?

Feel dumb asking but this is very confusing to me.

Would appreciate some help from anyone that can.

Just to add do I delete the IE or just add the 2nd browser...

My gut feeling is just to get rid of it..

Think it's causing me a lot of problems...

Any other suggestions would be very appreciated..

lovestodance

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

glb613 — Sat, 03 May 2014 15:19:52 GMT

If IE can't connect to the internet and it's your only browser, you'll need another computer to download Firefox or Chrome. I use Firefox on my iMac and MacBook Pro because I like it better than Safari. You also can't uninstall IE.

Has your Norton expired? There are several anti-virus programs that will block access to the internet if the program has expired. They claim it's to prevent viruses but I think it's a way to get people to renew.

Shutdown your computer, unplug the power supply to your modem and router(if you have one) and leave them off for 5 minutes. Reconnect the power supply to the modem, then the router, turn on your computer and see if you can connect.

You should also check your Norton's firewall settings and make sure it's letting IE connect to the internet.

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

lovestodance — Sat, 03 May 2014 15:34:15 GMT

Hi gib613, No I only have one computer..... Yes I did have my router checked and it is working...

My Norton subscription expires in Aug.... No did not check my firewall setting as yet...

Do have something else which did pop up during my Verizon Tech help.. Seems a Java notice came up saying I needed to renew.

However does seem I have the latest edition... Cannot understand what is going on with Java??

Just did a search for changing to another Browser... So confusing as there as many to choose from..

That is really making me nuts right now... So afraid to do anything as I have had so many issues with my computer..

Oh to add. I never received a patch from Microsoft that others are talking about..

As I thing it is only for upgrade to 11? Am I right on that?

Again very confused and sorry to bother you or anyone about my issues..

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply... You have been very helpful in the past to me...

lovestodance

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

glb613 — Sat, 03 May 2014 15:42:13 GMT

You're getting online or you wouldn't be posting. You can find Java in the control panel. Open it and see if it needs to be updated. You can also look at the settings with Norton and see if you have any sites blocked. It could have blocked MSN and that's why you can't connect. It's been a very long time since I've used Norton so I can't be more specific.

Here are 2 links to download either Firefox or Chrome. Download both if you want. It never hurts to have several browsers installed in case something goes wrong with one. After one is installed, try getting to MSN.

Firefox

Chrome

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

chickenbutt — Sat, 03 May 2014 17:33:59 GMT

Glad they came out with the security patch fairly quickly! I have all but one of my computers updated. I don't know why that one computer cannot seem to get the update. I've tried several times. It's one of those Best Buy builds (never again!) that has problems with just certain updates.

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LTT1 — Sat, 03 May 2014 17:59:02 GMT

On 5/3/2014 chickenbutt said:
Glad they came out with the security patch fairly quickly! I have all but one of my computers updated. I don't know why that one computer cannot seem to get the update. I've tried several times. It's one of those Best Buy builds (never again!) that has problems with just certain updates.

Help!!! DH updated something (JAVA?) and his laptop now has Fast Clean Pro. He cannot get rid of it. Any suggestions?

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

chickenbutt — Sat, 03 May 2014 18:36:24 GMT

ruh roh! One lesson I've learned is that, whenever I update or install anything I pay attention to each page as I go. Many updates/installs have a bunch of stuff checked, like installing something you had no intention to install, so you have to pay attention and uncheck anything you don't want installed.

I wonder if he can just do a 'system restore' to yesterday to clear out that update, then go back in and update it properly. Gail would know better than I so, hopefully, she will have some advice.

Or, you can just go to the control panel/programs, and uninstall that Fast Clean Pro thing.

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

glb613 — Sat, 03 May 2014 19:23:18 GMT

On 5/3/2014 lovestoteach said:
On 5/3/2014 chickenbutt said:
Glad they came out with the security patch fairly quickly! I have all but one of my computers updated. I don't know why that one computer cannot seem to get the update. I've tried several times. It's one of those Best Buy builds (never again!) that has problems with just certain updates.

Help!!! DH updated something (JAVA?) and his laptop now has Fast Clean Pro. He cannot get rid of it. Any suggestions?

Try uninstalling it through the control panel or use Malwarebytes.

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LTT1 — Sat, 03 May 2014 22:35:15 GMT

Thanks, y'all!

DH ran some unknown "spyware" removal thingy that was apparently bogus. It scanned 400,000 or some odd files.

Now, he is trying to run Malwarebytes and the button to click on is not happening...

he thinks the computer may have "locked up somehow" (his wording).?

He said he tried to uninstall, but the clean pro would not uninstall... oh, dear! This is a virus that may have attached to crucial files... at least, that was the message he got.

I just read to him about the "system restore" and he will most likely try that next.

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

lovestodance — Sun, 04 May 2014 14:40:13 GMT

On 5/3/2014 glb613 said:
You're getting online or you wouldn't be posting. You can find Java in the control panel. Open it and see if it needs to be updated. You can also look at the settings with Norton and see if you have any sites blocked. It could have blocked MSN and that's why you can't connect. It's been a very long time since I've used Norton so I can't be more specific.

Here are 2 links to download either Firefox or Chrome. Download both if you want. It never hurts to have several browsers installed in case something goes wrong with one. After one is installed, try getting to MSN.

Firefox

Chrome

Sorry you may have miss-read my post...

Verizon helped to get me on-line.. However I really need to get another server..

Am not sure if I should just add another? Or delete the IE one.

To add as I was browsing some sites.. Kept getting messages saying IE stopped working...

Very annoying as you can see.

Am a bit afraid to down load another browser not knowing if it will upset my present programs and everything else I normally use

Verizon Tech support did say I should get another browser...

lovestodance

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

betteb — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:33:44 GMT

On 5/4/2014 lovestodance said:
On 5/3/2014 glb613 said:
You're getting online or you wouldn't be posting. You can find Java in the control panel. Open it and see if it needs to be updated. You can also look at the settings with Norton and see if you have any sites blocked. It could have blocked MSN and that's why you can't connect. It's been a very long time since I've used Norton so I can't be more specific.

Here are 2 links to download either Firefox or Chrome. Download both if you want. It never hurts to have several browsers installed in case something goes wrong with one. After one is installed, try getting to MSN.

Firefox

Chrome

Sorry you may have miss-read my post...

Verizon helped to get me on-line.. However I really need to get another server..

Am not sure if I should just add another? Or delete the IE one.

To add as I was browsing some sites.. Kept getting messages saying IE stopped working...

Very annoying as you can see.

Am a bit afraid to down load another browser not knowing if it will upset my present programs and everything else I normally use

Verizon Tech support did say I should get another browser...

lovestodance

You can go ahead and download another browser. My preference is Google Chrome, but lots of folks like Firefox as well.

I did this a couple of years ago because I got sick of IE running hitchy. IE is still installed on my computer, but I never use it.

When you choose something and download, it should ask if you want to make browser______ your default browser. Choose yes on this and you will never have to deal with IE again, unless you want to.

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

albatross7 — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:19:26 GMT

ITS ABOUT TIME

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albatross7 — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:20:12 GMT

iYS ABOUT TIME

Re: Microsoft Delivered the Explorer Patch Yesterday and Included XP

Lynnj — Sun, 04 May 2014 21:23:01 GMT

On 5/4/2014 lovestodance said:
On 5/3/2014 glb613 said:
You're getting online or you wouldn't be posting. You can find Java in the control panel. Open it and see if it needs to be updated. You can also look at the settings with Norton and see if you have any sites blocked. It could have blocked MSN and that's why you can't connect. It's been a very long time since I've used Norton so I can't be more specific.

Here are 2 links to download either Firefox or Chrome. Download both if you want. It never hurts to have several browsers installed in case something goes wrong with one. After one is installed, try getting to MSN.

Firefox

Chrome

Sorry you may have miss-read my post...

Verizon helped to get me on-line.. However I really need to get another server..

Am not sure if I should just add another? Or delete the IE one.

To add as I was browsing some sites.. Kept getting messages saying IE stopped working...

Very annoying as you can see.

Am a bit afraid to down load another browser not knowing if it will upset my present programs and everything else I normally use

Verizon Tech support did say I should get another browser...

lovestodance

The message about IE not working is because of your internet connection. You are probably not getting a strong signal, and so your internet is going on and off. That's why you suddenly get that message while you are already online.