Latest XP Update Borks Broadband Connection?

Terminator

This morning, I was prompted to do a security update for XP but once applied I couldn't access the internet (Eircom Broadband). I had to do a system restore to get my internet back. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)

A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to misrepresent a system action or behavior unbeknownst to users on Microsoft Windows systems. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

More information for this update can be found at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=119620

Dulchie

Are you using Zone Alarm
if so see this !

http://forums.zonealarm.org/zonelabs/board/message?board.id=access&message.id=33641

Terminator

Yes I am - many thanks for the heads up! I will hold off the XP update until ZA is ready for it.

Get0fix

Yeah saw the ZA warinig this morning. Apparently just clearing the DB works, so give it a try. Else just drop the settings to medium.

watty

Get a decent router (if you have DSL you probably have one) and use its firewall. Ditch Zone Alarm and XP /Vista firewall.