I'm a helluvan accountant but I don't speak computerese. Is there a way to test XP's vulerability on my computer? I also run ZoneAlarm Security Suite which so far has proven bulletproof.
Whats wrong with you RileyMc? My accountant friend is an IT wizard at her employers.
Even a fully patched system is going to be vulnerable until MS patches it. There ARE some work arounds, but that involves disabling part of the functionality of the OS.
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Un-register the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer (Shimgvw.dll)
1. Click Start, click Run, type "regsvr32 -u %windir%\system32\shimgvw.dll"
(without the quotation marks), and then click OK.
2. A dialog box appears to confirm that the un-registration process has succeeded.
Click OK to close the dialog box.
Impact of Workaround: The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer will no longer be started
when users click on a link to an image type that is associated with the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.
To undo this change, re-register Shimgvw.dll by following the above steps.
Replace the text in Step 1 with “regsvr32 %windir%\system32\shimgvw.dll” (without the quotation marks).
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Source:
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/I can't speak for Zone Alarm, as I use Kerio's firewall here at home.
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm