Microsoft Update And Firewall Programs

Sometimes Micro$oft annoys the hell out of me.......

My sister's computer was set up to receive automatic updates. Recently, a Security Update went out that wreaked havoc with firewall programs, causing inability to access the internet. Fortunately, it's an easy problem to correct. But future problems might not be.

I don't blame the software developers, who come up with excellent security programs (firewalls, anti-virus, anti-spyware/malware,etc.). Micro$oft needs to be aware that these programs are common among Windows users (some of them PAID programs), and be more careful in the future. Or at least, get the word out ahead of time to the public, so developers and users can take steps to prevent problems. I didn't know what the fuck the problem was, when everything (equipment wise) was working fine, but no internet.

It took a long, anger-inducing session of listening to shitty "easy listening", on hold waiting for Embarq Technical Support, to learn this.

Linux is looking more appealing every day.......