Navigation section
untrusted sources
About this tag
The tag 'untrusted sources' on WindowsForum.com primarily relates to Microsoft security advisories and user discussions about the risks of installing Windows Sidebar Gadgets from non-Microsoft sources. In 2012, Microsoft issued Security Advisory 2719662 warning that gadgets from untrusted sources could harm computers, access files, or change behavior. The advisory provided a Fix it solution to disable the Sidebar and Gadgets on Windows Vista and Windows 7. Users have discussed the removal of Microsoft's official gadget gallery and the challenge of finding safe gadgets, with many expressing frustration over the lack of trusted sources and the warning against using anything outside Microsoft.
-
Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...- News
- Thread
- advisory arbitrary code automated consumer protection fix gadgets insecure gadgets microsoft remote code execution security untrusted sources vulnerability windows 7 windows vista
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security Alerts
-
V
Windows 7 Where to Find Desktop Gadgets Now That Microsoft's Gallery Is Gone?
Since microsoft have taken down the desktop gadget gallery to concentration on the next windows & then have the nerve to warn people about downloading & installing gadgets from untrusted sources which is everything but mircrosoft, where do we get gadgets from nowadays? I had gadgets for various...- VsUK
- Thread
- customization desktop gadgets installation microsoft software untrusted sources user experience windows 7 windows 8
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Software
-
Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...- News
- Thread
- advisory arbitrary code automated customer safety cybersecurity execution execution risk fix gadgets insecure gadgets malware microsoft protection remote code execution security untrusted sources vulnerability windows 7 windows vista
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security Alerts