Posters on the Slashdot message board ( had mixed feelings about the revelations. Magazines have even offered technical advice on getting rid of the box. The “love bug” worm was a Visual Basic script.Įver since Clippy debuted with Office 97, some users have been frustrated and annoyed with the automated, dumbed down help feature.
One potential use of the Office Assistant is launching destructive macros or Visual Basic scripts. Because of the unlimited functionality of the Office Assistant, malicious web administrators could potentially write scripts for the Office Assistant to perform destructive tasks. Active X is a protocol allowing greater scripting functionality on the Internet. Microsoft ( Active X scripting in Office 2000’s Office Assistant, unintentionally creating the security issue. There are two installation paths available: Upgrade by launching Setup on the media while running Windows 10. The Office Assistant has the ability to perform any Office task, helping users perform simple tasks with an intuitive interface.Ĭlippy’s scripting capabilities allows ambitious administrators to create custom macros for new users. The Office Assistant, which defaults as a helpful paper clip animation, aids new users in taking advantage of Office’s full functionality. Microsoft has released a patch, which it says eliminates the security issues. now says Clippy may be a dangerous security hole since the Office Assistant is Active X enabled, it can act as a back door for malicious users. To get started, visit the official Microsoft website at to download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant on your computer. News Clippy Has a Dark Side, Microsoft SaysĬlippy, the Microsoft Office Assistant, has inspired a range of feelings from annoyance to outright loathing since arriving in 1997.
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