Leaving old IE is bad idea since you're leaving vulnerable vectors even if you don't actively use it. I always keep mine current for that reason. On Jan 14, 2012 11:24 AM, "DSinc" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Question: I suspect that Secunia 2.0 does not do XP w/IE6.0. WTF? > > OK. The Collective shames me to remove IE8 from my XPpro machines. Fine. > Yes, I do install FF901 as a 'replacement.' Again, fine. I am getting > used to > FF901's new rules/windows............... :) > > So I pick a client. Not my test client, but my really grumpy, slowest, > oldest, > perhaps just barely running XPpro! Works for me! What? This is a test > after all. > After all, this is a hobby now! > > IE8 gracefully removed itself as best I could read/watch. But, it also > mentiones 3 MS KBs > that it needs to re-install before it completes its' demise. OK. Do it! > IE8 goes away. > Client now has IE6 again; and, runs just fine........(sort > of)................. :) > > Secunia 2.0 is blowing a gasket! It tells me that both the IE Browser AND > XPpro need to be upgraded post haste. OK. Diddle into Secunia 2.0 and > find that > I need to get/install the VERY same 3 MS KBs that have already been > installed previously. > Yes. > Client re-booted a number of times. Secunia 2.0 still grumbles and gives a > 93% rating. LOL! ATM, I accept the 93% rating as the best Secunia 2.0 can > do. > > Yes, I am confused via Secunia 2.0 behavior. No, Greg. W7 is still not an > option! LOL! > (besides, this old client, I fear, was capable of even trying W7 on its' > best day!) > > I perceive I have found a Secunia 2.0 wall. > Opinions welcome. This client does have some hdw limitations that I just > deal with. > This is just too much fun now! > Duncan > >
