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Re: [LUG] OT: - cleaning w2k box
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- Subject: Re: [LUG] OT: - cleaning w2k box
- From: Steven CÃtà <steven.cote@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 13:47:09 +0100
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It is an almost fresh install - basically:
Install from CD
windows update ad nauseam
Install FF
Install AVG
leave kids playing for a couple of hours
return and the wireless is flashing regularly
run full avg check
install wireshark
run wireshark
swear
Was the network connected between steps "Install form CD" and "Windows update ad nauseam"? I seem to recall being told that that any fresh Win2K box connected to the internet will be compromised within moments of coming online. It's not actually possible to download the security updates fast enough to get them installed before an attack succeeds. I'm not sure this is actually true, but it seems to be in your case.
The trick I recall is to install with the network unplugged and to have all the service packs handy on another disk. Install those service packs and only then connect the network to grab the rest of the updates.
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