Adobe update

[Jacee]

Please read the security bulletin
Adobe - Security Bulletins: APSB10-15 - Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

 

[CarlTR6]

Thankfully, neither of those are on my system!

 

[Corrine]

Thankfully, neither of those are on my system!

Same here. I replaced Adobe Reader with Sumatra PDF a long time ago.

Note to anyone who uses Adobe Reader or Acrobat: There are reports that the issue in CVE-2010-1297, addressed in this update, is being actively exploited in the wild.

I know a lot of people elect to uninstall Adobe Reader and download a the updated version. If that is your course of action, be sure to uncheck the McAfee Security Scan Plus option. It is not needed for the installation.

 

[hackerman1]

i tried to update from 9.3 but when i try a manual update it says: "checking for update...", then nothing happens.

anyone else seen this ?

i also use Sumatra, updating Adobe reader just in case i should need it...

 

[HammerHead]

Adobe Reader

I Tried the update via Adobe's check for update It found an udate and installed it. Gave a message that the update was successful. The only thing I an concerned about is prior to the upate is was ver 9.3.2 and after the update it was still ver 9.3.2, Duh?

 

[Corrine]

Hi, HammerHead.

Rather than Adobe's check for update mechanism, I suggest you download the update directly from the Adobe download link at Adobe - Adobe Reader : For Windows (part way down the page, dated 6/29/2010).

 

[HammerHead]

Adobe Update

OK Corrine, I downloaded the update and it failed. I have deleted the program from my OS (Revo). I don't want a yahoo toolbar anyhoo. I downloaded Sumatra. Will it work in conjunction with IE as Adobe did. I am ready to install it. Let me know.

Aside from this security breach. I got a virus on the previous security breach that they had. Or at least I am blaming it on Adobe.

I could just install a fresh version of Adobe but am not really keen on doing that.

 

[Corrine]

Firefox is my primary browser due to the add-ons I use so heavily. Although, I must admit that I seldom need to access PDF files and when I do, I generally save the file to my computer. The download is scanned and then opened with Sumatra PDF.

That said, when I launched IE8 and located a PDF to open, IE did launch the warning that the PDF would be opened outside the Protected Mode because the program does not have a valid security certificate. (See attached image) If that is a problem for you, I suggest you try one of the other PDF readers Hackerman1 referenced in http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/94565-warning-about-foxit-reader-4-a.html

 

[BrightBlessings]

Thankfully, neither of those are on my system!

Same here. I replaced Adobe Reader with Sumatra PDF a long time ago.

Note to anyone who uses Adobe Reader or Acrobat: There are reports that the issue in CVE-2010-1297, addressed in this update, is being actively exploited in the wild.

I know a lot of people elect to uninstall Adobe Reader and download a the updated version. If that is your course of action, be sure to uncheck the McAfee Security Scan Plus option. It is not needed for the installation.

Sumatra PDF reader lightweight,simple and does the job.

 

[Borg 386]

Make sure to check you MSConfig settings after the update. I noticed this morning that Adobe had set the Reader, Acrobat and the Acrobat manager to launch at startup without letting me in on this fact. Thank you Abobe.....!@#$%^&*

 

[hackerman1]

Borg386: this is one VERY good reason to use WinPatrol.
it warns you when programs tries to make changes to your system fx. installing unwanted software to autostart when you start your computer.

Winpatrol is highly recommended by security-experts & it´s FREE: BillP Studios - WinPatrol 18

WinPatrol has saved my A-S-S more then once...

 

[Borg 386]

Thanx hackerman1, I'll check it out.

Doesn't it seem like EVERYTHING is trying to assimilate your PC nowadays?

 

[hackerman1]

yes, it seems the Borg is taking over...

"The Borg are a fictional pseudo-race of cybernetic organisms depicted in the Star Trek universe."

"Borg manifest as cybernetically enhanced humanoid drones of multiple species, organized as an interconnected collective, the decisions of which are made by a hive mind, linked to subspace domain. The Borg inhabit a vast region of space in the Delta Quadrant of the galaxy, possessing millions of vessels and having conquered thousands of systems. They operate solely toward the fulfilling of one purpose: to "add the biological and technological distinctiveness of other species to their own" in pursuit of perfection."

the next sentence is interesting:
This is achieved through forced assimilation, a process which transforms individuals and technology into Borg, enhancing, and simultaneously controlling, individuals by implanting or appending synthetic components."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borg_(Star_Trek)

 

[Corrine]

Borg386: this is one VERY good reason to use WinPatrol.
it warns you when programs tries to make changes to your system fx. installing unwanted software to autostart when you start your computer.

Winpatrol is highly recommended by security-experts & it´s FREE: BillP Studios - WinPatrol 18

WinPatrol has saved my A-S-S more then once...

The same recommendation I gave in Borg386's MSE thread.

 

[Borg 386]

Hey, the Borg would have been easy to defeat if they would have just uploaded Windows ME into the cubes

 

[hackerman1]

W95...

 

[CarlTR6]

Make sure to check you MSConfig settings after the update. I noticed this morning that Adobe had set the Reader, Acrobat and the Acrobat manager to launch at startup without letting me in on this fact. Thank you Abobe.....!@#$%^&*

One of the several reasons that I avoid Adobe like the plague.

 

[hackerman1]

Borg386: this is one VERY good reason to use WinPatrol.
it warns you when programs tries to make changes to your system fx. installing unwanted software to autostart when you start your computer.

Winpatrol is highly recommended by security-experts & it´s FREE: BillP Studios - WinPatrol 18

WinPatrol has saved my A-S-S more then once...

The same recommendation I gave in Borg386's MSE thread.

well, maybe he´s just a tough case, perhaps he just needed to hear it from more then one guru...

 

[Borg 386]

Yeah, I've been meaning to switch over from Adobe, between the online classes, my cancer treatments & the ADHD, and those Yak Shaving competitions I'll get to it...someday

That reminds me, I need to do spring cleaning....one of these springs:roflmao:

BTW...point me to a good substitute for Adobe. I've read about a few alternatives but give me your experiences with the alternatives...I'd appreciate it

 

[CarlTR6]

Sumatra PDF and Foxit. If you choose Foxit, be careful when installing it that you uncheck the toolbars and other added junk.