[Ham-Computers] Avoid one of the "Critical" Windows Updates...

[KD7JYK]

To get rid of non-removable software, even on the newest computers, exit to 
"dos", at the prompt type attrib -r -h -s and delete as usual.  As for 
"phoning home", turn off all automated processes and use a firewall.  Run 
msconfig and turn off everything you don't use, won't use or don't thing 
you'll ever use, having another computer handy to research every program and 
process on google is a must.  I just bought a new computer and had to I had 
to block 52 programs before I even got online.  It's important to secure 
your system before you connect to anything, it can be done in an evening 
after dinner.

Kurt