"This page contains an unspecified potential securty flaw."

When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
"This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
to continue?" I've never seen this before.
I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
shows nothing untoward.
Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
installed on August 8?
I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
What advice can anyone offer?
Thanks for any help.

I too am experiencing the same problem. It started after the last batch of
updates. Another fix needed for a fix. Sounds like the domino effect :-)



"JD" wrote:

> When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> shows nothing untoward.
> Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> installed on August 8?
> I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> What advice can anyone offer?
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
>

I am having the exact same problem. Hopefully Microsoft will provide a fix.

"JD" wrote:

> When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> shows nothing untoward.
> Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> installed on August 8?
> I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> What advice can anyone offer?
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
>

We're having the same problem on certain machines when a user tries to
open the My Documents folder from the desktop. If they open My
Computer and then click My Documents in the left hand task pane they
don't get the message, only when clicking to open it from the Desktop.
Same thing if they right-click the icon first.

Error is an Internet Explorer dialog box with the message "This page
has an potential security flaw. Do you want to continue?" and a
"Continue" or "Cancel" button.

This is a Windows XP SP2 machine that was just patched with the August
2006 updates.

FH wrote:
> I am having the exact same problem. Hopefully Microsoft will provide a fix.
>
> "JD" wrote:
>
> > When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> > "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> > to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> > I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> > deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> > I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> > shows nothing untoward.
> > Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> > installed on August 8?
> > I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> > Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> > I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> > a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> > What advice can anyone offer?
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> >
> >

I am having same problem. Where I noticed was when I go to clear the Temp
files. So far not noted other places but could be and just not run into it. I
can click on yes to continue but then have to click again to open the
file/folder. I delete the files then as always and have noted no ill affects.
Just creates an unnecessary step. I'd be interested in what it means and when
Microsoft will respond with an answer and a fix.

"JD" wrote:

> When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> shows nothing untoward.
> Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> installed on August 8?
> I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> What advice can anyone offer?
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
>

This has been caused by Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398). It
was one of the batch of updates that came down this week. It will
affect anyone who gets all updates (not just the critical ones). You
can uninstall it using Add/Remove Program with the "Show update" box
ticked. I'm hoping MS patches the update to fix this ASAP.

jbeene wrote:
> I am having same problem. Where I noticed was when I go to clear the Temp
> files. So far not noted other places but could be and just not run into it. I
> can click on yes to continue but then have to click again to open the
> file/folder. I delete the files then as always and have noted no ill affects.
> Just creates an unnecessary step. I'd be interested in what it means and when
> Microsoft will respond with an answer and a fix.
>
> "JD" wrote:
>
> > When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> > "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> > to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> > I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> > deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> > I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> > shows nothing untoward.
> > Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> > installed on August 8?
> > I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> > Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> > I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> > a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> > What advice can anyone offer?
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> >
> >

I always take ONLY the critical updates.
Are you recommending uninstalling 921398--or just waiting for MS to correct
the issue with a future update?
<> wrote in message
news: oups.com...
> This has been caused by Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398). It
> was one of the batch of updates that came down this week. It will
> affect anyone who gets all updates (not just the critical ones). You
> can uninstall it using Add/Remove Program with the "Show update" box
> ticked. I'm hoping MS patches the update to fix this ASAP.
>
> jbeene wrote:
>> I am having same problem. Where I noticed was when I go to clear the Temp
>> files. So far not noted other places but could be and just not run into
>> it. I
>> can click on yes to continue but then have to click again to open the
>> file/folder. I delete the files then as always and have noted no ill
>> affects.
>> Just creates an unnecessary step. I'd be interested in what it means and
>> when
>> Microsoft will respond with an answer and a fix.
>>
>> "JD" wrote:
>>
>> > When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
>> > "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you
>> > like
>> > to continue?" I've never seen this before.
>> > I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I
>> > even
>> > deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
>> > I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event
>> > Viewer
>> > shows nothing untoward.
>> > Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security
>> > Updates,
>> > installed on August 8?
>> > I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
>> > Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
>> > I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut
>> > leads to
>> > a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
>> > What advice can anyone offer?
>> > Thanks for any help.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>

Just wanted to post follow up on this issue for a few reasons.
1) My problem, in case I might have, stated incorrectly by me was when I was
doing my Disk Clean up of files. The extra pop up screen appeared.
2) As JD wrote "I ONLY take critical updates" also.
3) This is strange part. When I first logged in this AM I went to Disk
Cleanup to do my almost daily clean up of files. As was happening the "This
page contains an unspecified potential security flaw, Would you like to
continue?" appeared. As sometimes happens I could not clear the files, so I
shut down my messanger programs and restarted my PC, which normally allows
complete clearing of files on Dish Cleanup.
4) When it restarted I then went to Disk Cleanup and low and behold the Pop
up screen did not appear????? I could clear out the files as before by just
clicking open?? No Pop up?
5) I don't know if this screen has disappeared for good or just temporarly.
I'll moniter and advise.

"JD" wrote:

> I always take ONLY the critical updates.
> Are you recommending uninstalling 921398--or just waiting for MS to correct
> the issue with a future update?
> <> wrote in message
> news: oups.com...
> > This has been caused by Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398). It
> > was one of the batch of updates that came down this week. It will
> > affect anyone who gets all updates (not just the critical ones). You
> > can uninstall it using Add/Remove Program with the "Show update" box
> > ticked. I'm hoping MS patches the update to fix this ASAP.
> >
> > jbeene wrote:
> >> I am having same problem. Where I noticed was when I go to clear the Temp
> >> files. So far not noted other places but could be and just not run into
> >> it. I
> >> can click on yes to continue but then have to click again to open the
> >> file/folder. I delete the files then as always and have noted no ill
> >> affects.
> >> Just creates an unnecessary step. I'd be interested in what it means and
> >> when
> >> Microsoft will respond with an answer and a fix.
> >>
> >> "JD" wrote:
> >>
> >> > When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> >> > "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you
> >> > like
> >> > to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> >> > I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I
> >> > even
> >> > deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> >> > I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event
> >> > Viewer
> >> > shows nothing untoward.
> >> > Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security
> >> > Updates,
> >> > installed on August 8?
> >> > I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> >> > Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> >> > I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut
> >> > leads to
> >> > a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> >> > What advice can anyone offer?
> >> > Thanks for any help.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >
>
>
>

Same problem here, and I also just download this weeks batch of security
updates. About eight in all.

"JD" wrote:

> When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> shows nothing untoward.
> Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> installed on August 8?
> I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> What advice can anyone offer?
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
>

Guess it was wishful thinking that this problem would go away. It hasn't and
still pops up sometimes. I hope that it will be fixed soon.

"sak" wrote:

> Same problem here, and I also just download this weeks batch of security
> updates. About eight in all.
>
> "JD" wrote:
>
> > When I click on a Desktop shortcut to my TIF folder, I get the message:
> > "This page contains an unspecified potential security flaw. Would you like
> > to continue?" I've never seen this before.
> > I cleared the cache, deleted the cookies, and cleared the history. I even
> > deleted and recreated the shortcut. The same message pops up.
> > I've run virus scan, Spybot, and Ad-aware. All came up clean. Event Viewer
> > shows nothing untoward.
> > Could this be related to the most recent batch of Windows Security Updates,
> > installed on August 8?
> > I can open the folder directly from Documents and Settings/Owner/Local
> > Settings/Temporary Internet Files.
> > I also note that the pop-up refers to a "page," though the shorcut leads to
> > a folder. I don't know if that is significant.
> > What advice can anyone offer?
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> >
> >