From: Mike N. 

On Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:44:55 -0500, "Geo."  wrote:

>Microsoft updated the machine and rebooted i

  Speaking of stupid, sudden reboots, there's an optional patch to the
wireless card to prevent automatic attachment to anything out there
masquerading as a network you're looking for.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917021

  [ You have to accept and install another WGA CaptiveX to download this
one.   It forces a reboot without prompt at the end.  ]

  Details here about what it means
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2006/12/microsoft_tweaks_windows_xp_
wi.html

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