[HAL9000]

I've installed Guilfanov's patch from grc.com on four XP Pro boxes so far, and not one of them has exploded.

It seems risky. Do you know how to uninstall it before the next the Windows Automatic Update? And why does Guilfanov's home page say "Account for domain hexblog.com has been suspended"?

[RS]

"It seems risky. Do you know how to uninstall it before the next the Windows Automatic Update? "

Excellent point ... and we know when the EXPECTED update is, but what will happen if the patch is in there and Microsoft comes out with it's fix sooner and releases it in it's automatic updates early ?

If bad things happen I suppose you could complain to Guilfanov, when his website comes back to life.

[TChad]

It seems risky. Do you know how to uninstall it before the next the Windows Automatic Update?

It shows up in Add-Remove Programs.

And why does Guilfanov's home page say "Account for domain hexblog.com has been suspended"?

According to Steve Gibson:
"Ilfak Guilfanov's original 'HexBlog' web site was administratively suspended due to excessive use. (Yeah, no kidding!) He has moved his site and changed its IP address. However, a day or two may be required before Ilfak's new site is accessible under its old name (http://www.hexblog.com/)."

Here is the GRC.com link for patch download:

http://www.grc.com/sn/notes-020.htm