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September 12, 2008 at 12:37 AM
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Windows Update without anti-virus program

by spector . Updated 17 years, 10 months ago

Hi
I recently installed Win 2000 without any service pack and I would like to update to the latest service pack and latest security update going on Windows Update.

My question is if it’s safe to go to Windows Update without having any anti-virus progam installed? The computer is behind a physical firewll thou.
I’ve tried to change the computer local policy too go on our wsus-server so I don’t have to fill in the gateway ip (when going to Win Upd), but when running wuauclt /detectnow wuauclt can’t be found.

How does this work, is it a security risk to have gateway ip defined or will it only be risky opening a webclient? Does it matter if gateway ip is defined when restarting? Can some virus “slip in” under boot up?
Or can i surf on “safe” sites like Windows Update, Microsoft etc.
WHEN NOT HAVING ANTI-VIRUS.

Thanks

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