Re: Windows Server 2003

[Ansgar Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>]

On 2003-09-11 Hendra Santosa wrote:
> For me, applying all of the patches automatically can sometimes make a
> new problem.

I never do automatic updates. I download the patch, test it, then deploy
it (if testing didn't show problems).

> Some machines with Windows XP and automatic updates turn the machines
> to be slower and fail on some applications. I have to uninstall the
> HotFixes, but it turns the machines to be unsecure again.

Sometimes there are workarounds. If not, you will have to make a
decision wheter to remove/replace the box or take your chances. I don't
think there's a golden rule for situations like that.

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers

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