Strange Update

I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and critical
updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I downloaded
and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my surprise, as the
updates were installing that a new version of Skype was being placed on
my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.
--
Jeff Barnett

"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message ...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and critical
updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I downloaded
and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my surprise, as the
updates were installing that a new version of Skype was being placed on
my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype
you have Auto update on
for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....

--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:22:43 -0700, "Jeff Barnett"
wrote in article ...

I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and critical
updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I downloaded
and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my surprise, as the
updates were installing that a new version of Skype was being placed on
my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

I don't know if you are aware but Microsoft now owns Skype, and as such
now delivers critical security patches for Skype along with their other
products.

--
Zaphod

Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, ya know? - Gag Halfrunt

On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype you have Auto update on for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---


I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once

--
https://www.createspace.com/3707686

Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote:
On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:22:43 -0700, "Jeff Barnett"
wrote in article ...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and critical
updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I downloaded
and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my surprise, as the
updates were installing that a new version of Skype was being placed on
my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

I don't know if you are aware but Microsoft now owns Skype, and as such
now delivers critical security patches for Skype along with their other
products.


The latest version of Skype is apparently a replacement for
Windows Live Messenger. And has been "promoted" to a status
a bit higher than other ordinary applications. At least,
that's what I could find when looking around.

http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps...er-with-skype/

Is it acceptable behavior to deliver Skype as if it was
a security patch ? Nope.

Paul

"philo " wrote in message ...
On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype you have Auto update on for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....

I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once


Only for you Computer Hardware update is included...

Not Skype, or Adobe Acrobat put more.......

--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

On 11/16/2012 8:21 AM, Paul wrote:
Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote:
On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:22:43 -0700, "Jeff Barnett"
wrote in article ...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before
I downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

I don't know if you are aware but Microsoft now owns Skype, and as
such now delivers critical security patches for Skype along with their
other products.


The latest version of Skype is apparently a replacement for
Windows Live Messenger. And has been "promoted" to a status
a bit higher than other ordinary applications. At least,
that's what I could find when looking around.

http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps...er-with-skype/


Is it acceptable behavior to deliver Skype as if it was
a security patch ? Nope.

Paul
To Zaphod and Paul,

Thanks for the informed responses. I didn't know that Skype had been
acquired. Interesting. Of course MS overstepped a thin line somewhere
with the update but at least I know it wasn't some serious intrusion
from a new player!
--
Jeff Barnett

On Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:34:38 -0600, philoÂ* wrote:

On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.

It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype you have Auto update on for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---


I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once


Over the years I've had a number of third party updates shown on the
MS update site. NVIDIA, Realtek & Samsung come to mind right now.

On 11/16/2012 05:13 PM, Barry Bruyea wrote:
On Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:34:38 -0600, philo wrote:

On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea whyX
I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once


Over the years I've had a number of third party updates shown on the
MS update site. NVIDIA, Realtek & Samsung come to mind right now.


Yes,,,maybe recently was simply the first time I noticed it
--
https://www.createspace.com/3707686

Barry Bruyea wrote:
On Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:34:38 -0600, philo wrote:

On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.
It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype you have Auto update on for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once


Over the years I've had a number of third party updates shown on the
MS update site. NVIDIA, Realtek & Samsung come to mind right now.


Those are driver updates.

Generally, accepting those is not recommended.

I've *never* allowed those onto the computer. If you check
the newsgroups, there is no upside to those drivers. In
terms of properly tested and vetted drivers, you're better
off getting them directly from NVidia, Realtek or whoever.

These are the ones I've never accepted on my current computer.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6785/wuhardware.gif

Paul

On Sat, 17 Nov 2012 06:42:21 -0500, Paul wrote:

Barry Bruyea wrote:
On Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:34:38 -0600, philo wrote:

On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.
It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype you have Auto update on for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once


Over the years I've had a number of third party updates shown on the
MS update site. NVIDIA, Realtek & Samsung come to mind right now.


Those are driver updates.

Generally, accepting those is not recommended.

I've *never* allowed those onto the computer. If you check
the newsgroups, there is no upside to those drivers. In
terms of properly tested and vetted drivers, you're better
off getting them directly from NVidia, Realtek or whoever.

These are the ones I've never accepted on my current computer.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6785/wuhardware.gif

Paul


The first time I saw an NVIDIA update I downloaded it and had nothing
but trouble. I had to uninstall it to get my system back to normal. I
went the their site and the same update was available. Ever since
then, I've ignored any of their updates, either on MS update or their
site. The Samsung updates have been OK and so have the ones from
Realtek.

In message , Barry Bruyea
writes:
On Sat, 17 Nov 2012 06:42:21 -0500, Paul wrote:

Barry Bruyea wrote:
On Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:34:38 -0600, philo wrote:

On 11/16/2012 02:39 AM, Hot-Text wrote:
"Jeff Barnett" wrote in message
...
I'm running XP Pro SP3. My update settings are to notify me and
critical updates only. I did not read the update list closely before I
downloaded and started an install this evening. I saw, much to my
surprise, as the updates were installing that a new version of Skype
was being placed on my computer.

Any idea why that was included in the critical (= security needed I
suppose) set of updates.
It was not a Windows update,

But a Skype update,
for in your Skype you have Auto update on for New version of Skype.

In your Skype setup turn off,
Auto update....
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

I get in my "shop" a lot of machines for updating
and recently I noticed that when I performed a Windows update
a non-Microsoft-specific update was included.
At least I saw it happen once


Over the years I've had a number of third party updates shown on the
MS update site. NVIDIA, Realtek & Samsung come to mind right now.


Those are driver updates.

Generally, accepting those is not recommended.

I've *never* allowed those onto the computer. If you check
the newsgroups, there is no upside to those drivers. In
terms of properly tested and vetted drivers, you're better
off getting them directly from NVidia, Realtek or whoever.

These are the ones I've never accepted on my current computer.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6785/wuhardware.gif

Paul


The first time I saw an NVIDIA update I downloaded it and had nothing
but trouble. I had to uninstall it to get my system back to normal. I
went the their site and the same update was available. Ever since
then, I've ignored any of their updates, either on MS update or their
site. The Samsung updates have been OK and so have the ones from
Realtek.

Samsung are certainly not foolproof; this Samsung netbook kept offering
me, via Samsung updates, a video driver that caused freezes; the
sammynetbook website showed that many people were having (the same)
problems with the driver Samsung were trying to push, but things were
fine with an earlier driver (still, IIRR, one later than the netbook
came with, but earlier than the one they were pushing). This continued
for many months (contacting Samsung was more or less impossible) - it
may even be going on still; I don't know as the Samsung updater itself
stopped working (still pops up a "has crashed, do you want to tell
Microsoft" box once a start; I'll get round to removing it one of these
days).

Apart from that dud video driver causing freezes, I've had very little
trouble with XP.
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

.... the pleasure of the mind is an amazing thing. My life has been driven by
the satisfaction of curiosity. - Jeremy Paxman (being interviewed by Anne
Widdecombe), Radio Times, 2-8 July 2011.

On Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:27:27 -0500, Barry Bruyea
wrote:

The first time I saw an NVIDIA update I downloaded it and had nothing
but trouble. I had to uninstall it to get my system back to normal. I
went the their site and the same update was available. Ever since
then, I've ignored any of their updates, either on MS update or their
site. The Samsung updates have been OK and so have the ones from
Realtek.

I rarely download hardware updates unless something seems broken, and
then only after a full disk image backup with Acronis True Image.

--
Zilbandy