Guest LilBambi Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Patch Tuesday Sounds the Death Knell for Win XP - Graham Cluley - Lumension Blog So this is it.The big one. We’ve had false starts before, but this time Microsoft really *are* going to tell the world about security vulnerabilities in Windows and *not* patch them in XP. As soon as Microsoft releases its regular bundle of security patches later today, the clock starts ticking. Because malicious hackers and penetration testers will be exploring how they can reverse-engineer Microsoft’s fixes in more modern versions of Windows to see if they can be exploited on the no-longer-supported Windows XP. And, trust me, although the numbers are falling – there are still plenty of home users and businesses running computers on Windows XP. Much more in the article. And Graham Cluley is right ... they are NOT patching Windows XP this time for this critical IE/Internet Explorer vulnerability. And Adobe is dropping support soon too. Although their latest update does seem to include XP this time. Oh, and don't forget your Adobe updates for Flash, Reader, and more! From FCS Blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Added info about the global net market share on the blog posting. Scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The WindowsXPcalypse is imminent. We're all doomed. Oh, wait... I'm not. I don't run XP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross549 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The WindowsXPcalypse is imminent. We're all doomed. Oh, wait... I'm not. I don't run XP. I am? Should I live in fear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Windows XP still garners 26.29% of total NetMarketShare - Choose Operating System by Version. Windows 7 is at 49.27% Between them Windows 7 and Windows XP hold 3/4 of all the global market share. Every other OS fits in the last 1/4 of the Operating System by Version pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross549 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Good to hear XP is still dropping, albeit slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yes, but not nearly fast enough considering it's no longer supported and no more security patches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) If you are still needing to use Windows XP for work or some other reason, it is strongly suggested that you change the settings for Active Scripting to Prompt instead of Enable (which is where it likely currently is set). From this article from HealthcareITNews that was posted May 1, 2014 before Microsoft fixed the zero-day vulnerability for everyone's IE including WinXP is the way to help mitigate this. Microsoft did not fix this latest vulnerability for IE in WinXP around as is noted in this topic's lead article. This is why this mitigation would be a wise move for XP users as noted by David Harley, senior research fellow at ESET: In the short term, there are steps that can be taken to put up at least an adequate defense against the risks posed Internet Explorer. David Harley, senior research fellow at IT security company ESET, suggested setting IE's Active Scripting and ActiveX to "prompt." It's "mildly irritating," he admitted, "but seems to reduce the attack surface if you actually disallow it on prompt unless you know you need it." You can use the following steps to locate and change IE's Active Scripting and ActiveX to "prompt" as suggested above. Adjust Internet Explorer ActiveX settings To run genuine Windows validation, you must install an ActiveX control. Internet Explorer might not be configured to download ActiveX controls for security reasons, or you might have declined to install the ActiveX control when Internet Explorer prompted you to download, install, or run the control. If you would like to change the way Internet Explorer handles ActiveX controls, do the following: Open Internet Explorer. Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options. On the Security tab, click the Custom level button. Scroll down the Security Settings list until you see ActiveX controls and plug-ins. For Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls, click Enable. Scroll down to Download signed ActiveX controls and click Enable or Prompt. Scroll down to Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins and click Enable or Prompt. Scroll down to Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting and click Enable or Prompt. Click OK, and then click OK again. After you have completed these steps, retry Windows validation to run the test again. Edited May 15, 2014 by LilBambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am? Should I live in fear? Only if it turns you on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I am? Should I live in fear? Most assuredly. Only if it turns you on Don't you mean, "Only if you turn it on." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 May 2010 Windows 2000 fell below 5% and end of life for Extended Life Support of Windows 2000 was July 10, 2010 so WINDOWS 2000 FELL below 5% TWO MONTHS BEFORE SUPPORT ENDED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 As I say, Microsoft made a BIG mistake ending life support for Windows XP because it's STILL more than 20% of the global market share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) As of today - Operating System by Version: http://www.netmarketshare.com/ Edited May 21, 2014 by LilBambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymac46 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Nice to see there's one way at least to qualify for the 1% - use Linux. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrke Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Nice to see there's one way at least to qualify for the 1% - use Linux. And that's the only way I'll EVER qualify as part of the 1%! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 That's the only kind of 1% I would want to be a part of actually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Crow Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I came to Linux .Because I'm pigheaded,stuborn ,adventuresome and just downright mad with microsoft. Greedy gits. And honoured to aspire to the 1%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 And that's the only way I'll EVER qualify as part of the 1%! That's the only kind of 1% I would want to be a part of actually... I'm shocked !! You mean you do not aspire to be part of the most exclusive club in the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlaw_motorcycle_club One percenter Some outlaw motorcycle clubs can be distinguished by a 1% patch worn on the colors. This is claimed to be a reference to a comment made by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in which they stated that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens, implying that the last one percent were outlaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Nope. I remember reading an article about the 1 percent (1%) at The Atlantic I think it was and the title was something like why th 1% don't feel rich. I was like what the....if they don't feel rich, where does it put the rest of us. When the top 1% have about 40% of the world's wealth and they number only slightly less than 30 thousand people, all I can say is; no wonder the rest of us struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Crow Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 LilBambi I often get that sinking feeling that I am caught up in a Catch22. life. Re:- the way the resources are skimmed and the really worthy are hammered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Please note: there is no 1% patch on my vest... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Queens English lesson, Vest Waistcoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Man! What school did that queen go to? Real American English lesson, Wife Beater Shirt Vest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 What country do you guys belong to again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 We live in a reality uniquely our own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 This is the only way to respond to anyone wearing a wife beater tee shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LilBambi Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Tragic really... talk about getting ready for a fall...sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross549 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 <Cap'n Kirk> Let it die! </Cap'n Kirk> Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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