When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message ...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e. "wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included with
the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e. "wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message being
replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE. I
suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are posting
in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included with
the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message being
replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind in
WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get updates. But
I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly reflecting DST. The
times of my posting looked correct when I viewed them. But I guess that's
to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So thanks
for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away from
all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from Excel
2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't know
anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the user
interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I don't find
a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights would be
appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here (off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated. But
I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you allude to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE. I
suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included with
the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

IE7 is more secure than IE6, but you have done the most important part with
your patches. I see you went to SP3 which is good.

You would want to pursue any specific questions about IE7 in the IE General
newsgroup. (BTW. IE8 was released a few days ago, but I would give the dust
a little time to settle. You will see what I mean by viewing the newsgroup).

For Internet Explorer questions not pertaining to Outlook Express, please
post to one of the following:

IE General newsgroup, (For IE6 and IE7):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general

On the Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general

I can offer you this though.

Sandi's Installation Tips = Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update, or this Direct Download
link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind in
WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get updates.
But I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly reflecting DST.
The times of my posting looked correct when I viewed them. But I guess
that's to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So thanks
for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away from
all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from Excel
2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't know
anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the user
interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I don't
find a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights would be
appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here (off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated.
But I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you allude
to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE. I
suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included
with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
You would want to pursue any specific questions
about IE7 in the IE General newsgroup.

Yes. I know we are way off-topic, but since you offered your comments here,
it is easier for me to pursue them here. Please indulge my incessant
questions just a bit longer.


And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx
as the installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update

I steer clear of Auto Update. But what I do do is click on Start Help and
Support ... Windows Update. If that is what you are deprecating, can you
tell me why, for my edification?

I am relunctant to simply go to the URL you posted. If I do, will it give
me the option to do nothing? I would like to look and see how that differs
from Window Update.


Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

I often hear this suggestion, for installers in general. Can you tell me
why, again for my edification?

Although I used to save and run, I have gotten lazy in recent and simply run
them directly. What risks am I taking?


Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update
immediately after installing IE7 and install any
critical updates offered.

Ohfersure! I have learned that lesson over many years of updating systems
(not MSWin). My habit paid off with the major update that I just did from
SP2 (unpatched!) to SP3. The first update told me that there were remaining
updates. But the second update told me there were no remaining updates.
Yet when I did the update a third time (out of habit), sure enough, there
was yet-another critical update. "Everybody lies" ;-). Nothing critical
the fourth time.


If Optional Updates category offers Root Certificates
update, I recommend installing it to take full advantage
of IE7's additional security.

Yes, I saw this in the optional category after I completed the SP3 updates
(without IE7). Can you tell me what this might do for me, if anything, if I
stick with IE6 instead of IE7?

It sounds like it simply preloads certain certificates that I would acquire
over time anyway as use whatever features that require them.

Thanks for all the links to useful information. I will follow through.

And thanks again for all your insights. I have gotten so leary of MSWin
quality over many years that I tend to be over-cautious. (Hence the reason
why I have not updated my computers in nearly 4 years. Dumb!) Your
comments have been a well-deserved kick in the ass :-).


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
IE7 is more secure than IE6, but you have done the most important part
with your patches. I see you went to SP3 which is good.

You would want to pursue any specific questions about IE7 in the IE
General newsgroup. (BTW. IE8 was released a few days ago, but I would give
the dust a little time to settle. You will see what I mean by viewing the
newsgroup).

For Internet Explorer questions not pertaining to Outlook Express, please
post to one of the following:

IE General newsgroup, (For IE6 and IE7):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general

On the Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general

I can offer you this though.

Sandi's Installation Tips = Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update, or this Direct Download
link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind
in WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get
updates. But I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly
reflecting DST. The times of my posting looked correct when I viewed
them. But I guess that's to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So
thanks for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away
from all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from
Excel 2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't
know anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the
user interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I
don't find a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights
would be appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here
(off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated.
But I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you
allude to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE.
I suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included
with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

Lwler Dabb Ronwey
"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
IE7 is more secure than IE6, but you have done the most important part
with your patches. I see you went to SP3 which is good.

You would want to pursue any specific questions about IE7 in the IE
General newsgroup. (BTW. IE8 was released a few days ago, but I would give
the dust a little time to settle. You will see what I mean by viewing the
newsgroup).

For Internet Explorer questions not pertaining to Outlook Express, please
post to one of the following:

IE General newsgroup, (For IE6 and IE7):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general

On the Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general

I can offer you this though.

Sandi's Installation Tips = Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update, or this Direct Download
link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind
in WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get
updates. But I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly
reflecting DST. The times of my posting looked correct when I viewed
them. But I guess that's to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So
thanks for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away
from all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from
Excel 2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't
know anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the
user interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I
don't find a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights
would be appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here
(off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated.
But I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you
allude to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE.
I suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included
with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
You would want to pursue any specific questions
about IE7 in the IE General newsgroup.

Yes. I know we are way off-topic, but since you offered your comments here,
it is easier for me to pursue them here. Please indulge my incessant
questions just a bit longer.


And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx
as the installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update

I steer clear of Auto Update. But what I do do is click on Start Help and
Support ... Windows Update. If that is what you are deprecating, can you
tell me why, for my edification?

I am relunctant to simply go to the URL you posted. If I do, will it give
me the option to do nothing? I would like to look and see how that differs
from Window Update.


Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

I often hear this suggestion, for installers in general. Can you tell me
why, again for my edification?

Although I used to save and run, I have gotten lazy in recent and simply run
them directly. What risks am I taking?


Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update
immediately after installing IE7 and install any
critical updates offered.

Ohfersure! I have learned that lesson over many years of updating systems
(not MSWin). My habit paid off with the major update that I just did from
SP2 (unpatched!) to SP3. The first update told me that there were remaining
updates. But the second update told me there were no remaining updates.
Yet when I did the update a third time (out of habit), sure enough, there
was yet-another critical update. "Everybody lies" ;-). Nothing critical
the fourth time.


If Optional Updates category offers Root Certificates
update, I recommend installing it to take full advantage
of IE7's additional security.

Yes, I saw this in the optional category after I completed the SP3 updates
(without IE7). Can you tell me what this might do for me, if anything, if I
stick with IE6 instead of IE7?

It sounds like it simply preloads certain certificates that I would acquire
over time anyway as use whatever features that require them.

Thanks for all the links to useful information. I will follow through.

And thanks again for all your insights. I have gotten so leary of MSWin
quality over many years that I tend to be over-cautious. (Hence the reason
why I have not updated my computers in nearly 4 years. Dumb!) Your
comments have been a well-deserved kick in the ass :-).


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
IE7 is more secure than IE6, but you have done the most important part
with your patches. I see you went to SP3 which is good.

You would want to pursue any specific questions about IE7 in the IE
General newsgroup. (BTW. IE8 was released a few days ago, but I would give
the dust a little time to settle. You will see what I mean by viewing the
newsgroup).

For Internet Explorer questions not pertaining to Outlook Express, please
post to one of the following:

IE General newsgroup, (For IE6 and IE7):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general

On the Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general

I can offer you this though.

Sandi's Installation Tips = Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update, or this Direct Download
link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind
in WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get
updates. But I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly
reflecting DST. The times of my posting looked correct when I viewed
them. But I guess that's to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So
thanks for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away
from all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from
Excel 2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't
know anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the
user interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I
don't find a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights
would be appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here
(off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated.
But I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you
allude to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE.
I suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included
with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

Lwler Dabb Ronwey
"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
IE7 is more secure than IE6, but you have done the most important part
with your patches. I see you went to SP3 which is good.

You would want to pursue any specific questions about IE7 in the IE
General newsgroup. (BTW. IE8 was released a few days ago, but I would give
the dust a little time to settle. You will see what I mean by viewing the
newsgroup).

For Internet Explorer questions not pertaining to Outlook Express, please
post to one of the following:

IE General newsgroup, (For IE6 and IE7):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general

On the Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general

I can offer you this though.

Sandi's Installation Tips = Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update, or this Direct Download
link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind
in WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get
updates. But I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly
reflecting DST. The times of my posting looked correct when I viewed
them. But I guess that's to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So
thanks for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away
from all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from
Excel 2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't
know anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the
user interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I
don't find a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights
would be appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here
(off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated.
But I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you
allude to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE.
I suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included
with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?

IE7 is more secure than IE6, but you have done the most important part with
your patches. I see you went to SP3 which is good.

You would want to pursue any specific questions about IE7 in the IE General
newsgroup. (BTW. IE8 was released a few days ago, but I would give the dust
a little time to settle. You will see what I mean by viewing the newsgroup).

For Internet Explorer questions not pertaining to Outlook Express, please
post to one of the following:

IE General newsgroup, (For IE6 and IE7):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general

On the Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general

I can offer you this though.

Sandi's Installation Tips = Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update, or this Direct Download
link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
"Bruce Hagen" wrote:
please check your clock's time and time zone settings.
You are posting in the future.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I knew that I was far behind in
WinXP patches. I had problems in the past when I tried to get updates.
But I did not realize that my GMT offset was not correctly reflecting DST.
The times of my posting looked correct when I viewed them. But I guess
that's to be expected (GIGO).

FYI, I did succeed in updating to the latest WinXP patches now. So thanks
for motivating me to try again.

Aside.... I did not take the IE7 update, though. I tend to shy away from
all things "7". I know that Excel 2007 is too much a departure from Excel
2003; many people have complained and reverted. However, I don't know
anything about IE7 v. IE6 in terms of backward compatibility of the user
interface. I will post an inquiry in a more appropriate NG, if I don't
find a constructive thread (or 10 ;-) already. Your insights would be
appreciated. You can post them there or as a response here (off-topic).

Anyway, that's why you see I am still using OE6. It has been updated.
But I don't know if addresses all of the security concerns that you allude
to.


----- original message -----

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
FYI. Your message headers:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869

indicate that you are running a very old and less secure version of OE. I
suggest visiting Windows Updates ASAP and at the very least, get the
critical updates.

Then, please check your clock's time and time zone settings. You are
posting in the future.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you can't do it with this, it can't be done.

OE-QuoteFix:
http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"JoeU2004" wrote in message
...
When I post a reply to a newsgroup, the original message is included
with the following lead-in:

"Someone" wrote in message
...

I manually remove the text after "wrote" and append a colon (i.e.
"wrote:").

And I would like the lead-in to include the date of original message
being replied to.

Is there a way to do one or both of those automatically?