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  1. February 19th, 2004, 10:16 AM #1
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    Microsoft to ship free security update cd.

    Microsoft is offering a free cdrom with all security updates (thru oct 2003) It says it is available fror "Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)" When I ordered mine it didn't ask what os so it either detected my WinXp or one cdrom has the updates for all the os. Plus it has a free antivirus and firewall (i am assuming it is the free e-trust they have been giving away). You can read the article here.
    and you can order the cdrom here.
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  2. February 19th, 2004, 10:40 AM #2
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    Cool! Should arrive in two-four weeks, and no charge for shipping. Two to four weeks????
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  3. February 19th, 2004, 10:43 AM #3
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    I read it to be that the antivirus and firewall are trial versions. It appears that the security update comes on 2 CD, at least from what I can gather from the confirmation page.

    Product name: Win Update 2004 English NA Feb Direct 2CD Windows Security Kit

    I would guess that it has for all operating systems on it.

    This is a great find. Thanks!!!
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  4. February 19th, 2004, 11:04 AM #4
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    Also available for UK and Australia, for now.

    Free loot from MS.

    Can't let that pass by unheeded.
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  5. February 19th, 2004, 11:59 AM #5
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    I am not authorized???

    Tried to order CD. I am not authorzied to view the page. Very nice.
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  6. February 19th, 2004, 12:54 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by techs
    Microsoft is offering a free cdrom with all security updates (thru oct 2003) It says it is available fror "Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)" When I ordered mine it didn't ask what os so it either detected my WinXp or one cdrom has the updates for all the os. Plus it has a free antivirus and firewall (i am assuming it is the free e-trust they have been giving away). You can read the article here.
    and you can order the cdrom here.
    The same CD works on all operating systems. It's a 2-CD set, CD#1 is the security updates and CD#2 contains the freebie/trial stuff.
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  7. February 19th, 2004, 12:55 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by amyb
    Tried to order CD. I am not authorzied to view the page. Very nice.
    Try again. I imagine it's just a little busy right now.
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  8. February 19th, 2004, 01:06 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by amyb
    Tried to order CD. I am not authorzied to view the page. Very nice.

    Try it again I had trouble at first too...
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  9. February 19th, 2004, 01:07 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by rgharper
    Try again. I imagine it's just a little busy right now.

    Jinx!!!!
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  10. February 19th, 2004, 02:19 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by a d e p t
    Also available for UK and Australia, for now.
    It wasnt available for the UK from that particular page on the menu till I pointed it out to them

    Hello and thank you for contacting us at Microsoft.com.
    We're sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you.
    This mistake has been corrected. The UK now appears in the drop down.
    The direct link to the UK offer is:
    http://www.microsoft.com/uk/security/protect/update.mspx
    Thank you for your time and understanding.
    If you have other concern, please feel free to write us back.

    Sincerely,

    Jackie
    Microsoft.com Customer Support
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  11. February 19th, 2004, 02:25 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Archer
    It wasnt available for the UK from that particular page on the menu till I pointed it out to them
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  12. February 19th, 2004, 04:18 PM #12
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    ordered mine , no probs ,,,in the UK


    prob have the microshaft police commin round to check my licences now






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  13. February 19th, 2004, 04:26 PM #13
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    Nobody said you have to put your own name on it Freddy or is this some sort of confession
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  14. February 19th, 2004, 05:24 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Archer
    Nobody said you have to put your own name on it Freddy or is this some sort of confession

    me confess ,,,,??????????????????


    i remember refusing to pay for windows 3.11 ,,,,


    or corse all my software is legal ,,,,must be , coz i have a diary full of my origional serial numbers. and a wall covered with COA stickers (wink wink)


    i do not agree with software piracy ,,,,mr gates is SAVING up for his 10th personal lear jet.
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  15. February 19th, 2004, 07:06 PM #15
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    ordered mine thanx
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