Internet Connections Trashed
By Microsoft Patch
Patch Tuesday Needs A Patch...Again!
In a nutshell...one of the patches released by Microsoft on 07/08/08 (July's 'Patch Tuesday') conflicts with exisiting Zone Alarm software, and prevents connection to the internet from the patched Windows machine. If you updated in the last couple of days, and then suddenly discovered you lost your internet connection, you've got one or two choices to get back online. The first option is to disable your Zone Alarm software. The second option is to go into your control panel, then to 'Add/Remove Programs'. Make sure the 'include updates' box is checked at the top of the page, and once the programs list is populated, highlight update KB951748 and click 'Remove'. Once it's uninstalled, you'll have no difficulties getting back online. A good rule of thumb? Don't download any updates or patches when they first appear online. Wait a few days, and then do a quick search for reports of problems with Microsoft's 'Patch Tuesday' fixes.
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YouTube's got a great video for IT guys (and you probably need a good laugh right about now). Here's the link:
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