Critical Update

[AliceZ]

Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the following.
What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family
Update (KB951847) x86
Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that
contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0,
3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0
and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update
provides important application compatibility updates. Details...

[meerkat[_2_]]

"AliceZ" > wrote in message
...
> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the
> following.
> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5
> Family
> Update (KB951847) x86
> Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative
> update that
> contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework
> 2.0,
> 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET
> Framework 2.0
> and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family
> Update
> provides important application compatibility updates. Details...

>
I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
`Don`t remind me of this update...`.
Then close that window.

As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.

--
bw..

[AliceZ]

#1- I don't see any place to un-tick it or to place in "don't remind of this
update."
Maybe becasue it is High Priority, it can't be un-ticked.

#2- P.S. I checked my WinXPsp3 notebook and Vista notebooks, and they
didn't have any Critical Updates. Why would my desktop have the Framework and
my WinXPsp3 and Vista notebooks have NO critical updates.
=============
"meerkat" wrote:
>
> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the
> > following.
> > What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
> >
> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5
> > Family
> > Update (KB951847) x86
> > Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative
> > update that
> > contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework
> > 2.0,
> > 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET
> > Framework 2.0
> > and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family
> > Update
> > provides important application compatibility updates. Details...
>
> >
> I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
> Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
> `Don`t remind me of this update...`.
> Then close that window.
>
> As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.
>
> --
> bw..
>
>
>

[wiliamtell]

or if you have a program on your machine that requires .NET Framework 3.5 to
run properly most lkely that is why either Microsoft update or Auto Update
has offered it to you. Security vendors are migrating to 3.5, has your
Security software pushed a update to it's software recently?

WT
"meerkat" > wrote in message
...
>
> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the
>> following.
>> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>>
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family
>> Update (KB951847) x86
>> Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update
>> that
>> contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework
>> 2.0,
>> 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework
>> 2.0
>> and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family
>> Update
>> provides important application compatibility updates. Details...
>
>>
> I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
> Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
> `Don`t remind me of this update...`.
> Then close that window.
>
> As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.
>
> --
> bw..
>
>

[Doug W.]

My suggestion: Just download the bloody thing as your computer
NEEDS the update.
-

"AliceZ" > wrote in message
...
> #1- I don't see any place to un-tick it or to place in "don't
> remind of this
> update."
> Maybe becasue it is High Priority, it can't be un-ticked.
>
> #2- P.S. I checked my WinXPsp3 notebook and Vista
> notebooks, and they
> didn't have any Critical Updates. Why would my desktop have
> the Framework and
> my WinXPsp3 and Vista notebooks have NO critical updates.
> =============
> "meerkat" wrote:
>>
>> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see
>> > the
>> > following.
>> > What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>> >
>> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET
>> > Framework 3.5
>> > Family
>> > Update (KB951847) x86
>> > Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
>> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full
>> > cumulative
>> > update that
>> > contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET
>> > Framework
>> > 2.0,
>> > 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the
>> > .NET
>> > Framework 2.0
>> > and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework
>> > 3.5 Family
>> > Update
>> > provides important application compatibility updates.
>> > Details...
>>
>> >
>> I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
>> Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
>> `Don`t remind me of this update...`.
>> Then close that window.
>>
>> As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.
>>
>> --
>> bw..
>>
>>
>>

[AliceZ]

Do you have any idea of how long it will take to download 248 MB via dial-up?
I am guessing now it would take hours and hours.
-----------------------------

"Doug W." wrote:

> My suggestion: Just download the bloody thing as your computer
> NEEDS the update.
> -
>
> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
> ...
> > #1- I don't see any place to un-tick it or to place in "don't
> > remind of this
> > update."
> > Maybe becasue it is High Priority, it can't be un-ticked.
> >
> > #2- P.S. I checked my WinXPsp3 notebook and Vista
> > notebooks, and they
> > didn't have any Critical Updates. Why would my desktop have
> > the Framework and
> > my WinXPsp3 and Vista notebooks have NO critical updates.
> > =============
> > "meerkat" wrote:
> >>
> >> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see
> >> > the
> >> > following.
> >> > What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
> >> >
> >> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET
> >> > Framework 3.5
> >> > Family
> >> > Update (KB951847) x86
> >> > Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
> >> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full
> >> > cumulative
> >> > update that
> >> > contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET
> >> > Framework
> >> > 2.0,
> >> > 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the
> >> > .NET
> >> > Framework 2.0
> >> > and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework
> >> > 3.5 Family
> >> > Update
> >> > provides important application compatibility updates.
> >> > Details...
> >>
> >> >
> >> I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
> >> Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
> >> `Don`t remind me of this update...`.
> >> Then close that window.
> >>
> >> As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.
> >>
> >> --
> >> bw..
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

[meerkat[_2_]]

"AliceZ" > wrote in message
...
> #1- I don't see any place to un-tick it or to place in "don't remind
> of this
> update."
> Maybe becasue it is High Priority, it can't be un-ticked.
>
It warned me this afternoon, and I decided not to bother
with it for now, and I did exactly as I suggested to you (below).
bw..


> #2- P.S. I checked my WinXPsp3 notebook and Vista notebooks, and
> they
> didn't have any Critical Updates. Why would my desktop have the
> Framework and
> my WinXPsp3 and Vista notebooks have NO critical updates.
> =============
> "meerkat" wrote:
>>
>> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the
>> > following.
>> > What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>> >
>> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5
>> > Family
>> > Update (KB951847) x86
>> > Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
>> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative
>> > update that
>> > contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET
>> > Framework
>> > 2.0,
>> > 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET
>> > Framework 2.0
>> > and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family
>> > Update
>> > provides important application compatibility updates. Details...
>>
>> >
>> I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
>> Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
>> `Don`t remind me of this update...`.
>> Then close that window.
>>
>> As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.
>>
>> --
>> bw..
>>
>>
>>

[Terry R.[_2_]]

The date and time was Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:44:05 AM, and on a
whim, AliceZ pounded out on the keyboard:

> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the following.
> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family
> Update (KB951847) x86
> Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that
> contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0,
> 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0
> and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update
> provides important application compatibility updates. Details...

Hi Alice,

I noticed this on quite a few workstations today. My question was why
was it released now and not on Patch Tuesday?


Terry R.
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[Doug W.]

OOOps, I didn't realize that you were using dial-up. In that
case, consider if you really need this and if not just hide it
in the download option. Otherwise, get someone with high-speed
internet to download it for you from the Windows Download
Center.

p.s. Sorry for my presumption, and my nastiness.

Doug W.
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"AliceZ" > wrote in message
...
> Do you have any idea of how long it will take to download 248
> MB via dial-up?
> I am guessing now it would take hours and hours.
> -----------------------------
>
> "Doug W." wrote:
>
>> My suggestion: Just download the bloody thing as your
>> computer
>> NEEDS the update.
>> -
>>
>> "AliceZ" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > #1- I don't see any place to un-tick it or to place in
>> > "don't
>> > remind of this
>> > update."
>> > Maybe becasue it is High Priority, it can't be un-ticked.
>> >
>> > #2- P.S. I checked my WinXPsp3 notebook and Vista
>> > notebooks, and they
>> > didn't have any Critical Updates. Why would my desktop have
>> > the Framework and
>> > my WinXPsp3 and Vista notebooks have NO critical updates.
>> > =============
>> > "meerkat" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> "AliceZ" > wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> ...
>> >> > Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and
>> >> > see
>> >> > the
>> >> > following.
>> >> > What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>> >> >
>> >> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET
>> >> > Framework 3.5
>> >> > Family
>> >> > Update (KB951847) x86
>> >> > Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
>> >> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full
>> >> > cumulative
>> >> > update that
>> >> > contains many new features building incrementally upon
>> >> > .NET
>> >> > Framework
>> >> > 2.0,
>> >> > 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to
>> >> > the
>> >> > .NET
>> >> > Framework 2.0
>> >> > and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework
>> >> > 3.5 Family
>> >> > Update
>> >> > provides important application compatibility updates.
>> >> > Details...
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> I wouldn`t bother at the moment.
>> >> Untick it, come out of that window, then, tick
>> >> `Don`t remind me of this update...`.
>> >> Then close that window.
>> >>
>> >> As new programs are developed, they might need Net 3.5.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> bw..
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

[Kayman[_7_]]

On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:44:05 -0800, AliceZ wrote:

> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the following.
> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!

Yes, it's a *critical* update!

> Do you have any idea of how long it will take to download 248 MB via dial-up?

No.

> I am guessing now it would take hours and hours.

Don't guess, just download it!

[BillW50]

In ,
Terry R. typed on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:05:11 -0800:
> The date and time was Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:44:05 AM, and on a
> whim, AliceZ pounded out on the keyboard:
>
>> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the
>> following. What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>>
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5
>> Family Update (KB951847) x86
>> Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative
>> update that contains many new features building incrementally upon
>> .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates
>> to the .NET
>> Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET
>> Framework 3.5 Family Update provides important application
>> compatibility updates. Details...
>
> Hi Alice,
>
> I noticed this on quite a few workstations today. My question was why
> was it released now and not on Patch Tuesday?

To head off the attacks before patch Tuesday?

--
Bill
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3 Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
2 Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 1GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
Windows XP SP2 ~ Xandros Linux - Puppy - Ubuntu

[Terry R.[_2_]]

The date and time was Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:03:01 PM, and on a
whim, AliceZ pounded out on the keyboard:

> Do you have any idea of how long it will take to download 248 MB via dial-up?
> I am guessing now it would take hours and hours.
> -----------------------------
>

Strange, the patches I've seen are 16.8 meg.


Terry R.
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Are you sure they're listed as *critical* (security) updates, Alice?

AliceZ wrote:
> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the following.
> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family
> Update (KB951847) x86
> Download size: 248.4 MB , 42 minutes
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update
> that
> contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0,
> 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework
> 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family
> Update provides important application compatibility updates. Details...

[Unknown]

Estimated time with dialup is 16.5 hours.
"Kayman" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:44:05 -0800, AliceZ wrote:
>
>> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see the
>> following.
>> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>
> Yes, it's a *critical* update!
>
>> Do you have any idea of how long it will take to download 248 MB via
>> dial-up?
>
> No.
>
>> I am guessing now it would take hours and hours.
>
> Don't guess, just download it!

[Doug W.]

Or 14 minutes by high-speed internet. Get a friend with
high-speed to download it from the Microsoft Download Center.
There should be an executable there...check it out.

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"Unknown" > wrote in message
...
> Estimated time with dialup is 16.5 hours.
> "Kayman" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:44:05 -0800, AliceZ wrote:
>>
>>> Just looked at the Critical Updates for my WinXPsp3 and see
>>> the following.
>>> What is it? Do I need to download it? It is 248 MB!!!!
>>
>> Yes, it's a *critical* update!
>>
>>> Do you have any idea of how long it will take to download
>>> 248 MB via dial-up?
>>
>> No.
>>
>>> I am guessing now it would take hours and hours.
>>
>> Don't guess, just download it!
>
>