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    http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9786846

    I got 29/100 (I dont give a damn what they think of my computer usage.. I KNOW WHAT THIER MAIN GOAL IS)

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    This is what I got.

    "Thank you for your interest in the Microsoft Computing Safety Index evaluation. Unfortunately, due to your computer's current software configuration you are not eligible for this particular study. We appreciate that you took the time to participate and we look forward to inviting you to a future study. "

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    Wonder what they mean by that?

    I got a 90 but the first time I got 80 because they asked if I used a secure wireless network. I said no because I don't use any wireless network so they penalized me for that. They should fix that question.

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    Did it with my windows machine and got 82; happy with that.

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    Would have had a higher score, but I don't have updates set to automatic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cdroman
    This is what I got.

    "Thank you for your interest in the Microsoft Computing Safety Index evaluation. Unfortunately, due to your computer's current software configuration you are not eligible for this particular study. We appreciate that you took the time to participate and we look forward to inviting you to a future study. "
    You have to select NO for that question.. (I had to also)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dude111 View Post
    You have to select NO for that question.. (I had to also)
    Incorrect; I was using a linux machine, put a bullet in yes, and clicked next.

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    Im on Win98se and if i marked YES i couldnt take the survey..

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    Dude - That is because Win98 no longer has current security updates to fix known security loopholes.

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    What im saying is I PICKED NO AND IT LET ME TAKE IT

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    Exactly. If you are using Win98, and you are connected to the Internet, then you don't have any security, so there is no need to take the test. If you are not using Win98, but one of the other operating systems listed, then you may have some security, so you can take the test. Since Win98 is no longer receiving security updates, it has unpatched security loopholes that allow an attacker to compromise it without any action by the user if it is connected to the internet.

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    Yes well not having a 'SMART FILTERING' firewall ISNT A GOOD THING (on ANY os) casue then like you say,they can easily try to affect someone...

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    Question ??? Security holes? Ya mean Windows?

    Quote Originally Posted by jdc2000 View Post
    Dude - That is ... ... ... security loopholes.


    security loopholes = Windows

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    The "user" is still the weakest link. )

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    64. I have no wireless network and I do no social networking. I was penalized for those.

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