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Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008

Article ID:894199
Last Review:July 22, 2008
Revision:143.0
This article applies only to releases on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. This article does not apply to security releases for products that are not supported by Windows Update.
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SUMMARY

This article is intended for use by administrators of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Update, and Microsoft Update services. This article contains a cumulative list of content changes that have been made available for WSUS, Windows Update, and Microsoft Update. Administrators can use this list both as a quick reference to content changes that have been made during routine synchronizations and as an explanation of these changes. This information will be updated either during our regular update releases on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month or whenever an unscheduled update is released. This article lists changes that were made on or after January 8, 2008. It does not list changes that were made before that date. For more information about changes that occurred before January 8, 2008, see the "References" section.

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INTRODUCTION

This article contains a cumulative list of Windows Update content changes that have been made available to Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on or after January 8, 2008.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

New non-security content

Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB940157)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, and Catalog
Classification: Feature Packs
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 9459KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12393KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 5518KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 update: ~ 8840KB
Windows XP update: ~ 5520KB
Description:
Windows Search 4.0 helps you find, preview, and use your documents, e-mail, music, photos, and other items. When you upgrade from earlier versions, you will have to rebuild your index. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940157 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940157)

Changes to existing security content

MS08-040: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB948110)
Updated detection logic. The change was published at 10:00 A.M. on July 17.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
948110 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948110/) MS08-040: Description of the security update for SQL Server 2000 GDR and MSDE 2000: July 8, 2008
MS08-037: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB951748)
Updated detection logic.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
951748 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951748/) MS08-037: Description of the security update for DNS in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows 2000 Server (client side): July 8, 2008

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330) - English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
Updated applicability rules and updated metadata to target the update to Windows Server Update Services channel.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936330 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330/) Information about Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330) - All Languages
Updated applicability rules and updated metadata to target the update to Windows Server Update Services channel.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936330 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330/) Information about Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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Tuesday, July 08, 2008

New security content

MS08-037: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 (KB951746)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS07-062 (KB941672) on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 272KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 318KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1481KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 9073KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 5873KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 887KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to misrepresent a system action or behavior unbeknownst to users on Microsoft Windows systems. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=119620 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=119620)
MS08-037: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB951748)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
MS06-064 (KB922819) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS08-001 (KB941644) on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1396KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 8011KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 update: ~ 5105KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1091KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 836KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to misrepresent a system action or behavior unbeknownst to users on Microsoft Windows systems. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=119620 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=119620)
MS08-038: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB950582)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 7775KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 7253KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 10438KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117296 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117296)
MS08-040: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 (KB948109)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: KB921896 on Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 41687KB
Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 44583KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Internal Database (WYukon) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. The Windows Internal Database (WYukon) is used by Windows components, namely Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Server Update Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services, the Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM), and UDDI Services. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948109 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948109)
MS08-040: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB948110)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes: ~ 75548KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. The Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) is used by Windows components, namely Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Server Update Services, Automated Deployment Services, the Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT), and UDDI Services. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948110 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948110)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2008 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2008 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment:
Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer
Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer
Target platforms: KB890830 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer Version update:
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 8956KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 and Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 9275KB
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 update: ~ 811KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 update: ~ 958KB
Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 8956KB
Description:
After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom), and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [July 2008] (KB905866)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 2211KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2217KB
Description:
Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)
Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB950050)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: None
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 3920KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 31921KB
Description:
The update to the Hyper-V role provides improvements to security, stability, performance, user experience, forward compatibility of configurations, and the programming model. All users of the Hyper-V role should apply this update. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. After you have installed this update, it cannot be removed. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Server 2008 License Terms. After you install this update, you can use Hyper-V in a production environment for supported configurations. For more information, see the Windows Server 2008 Licensing and Support Terms.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950050 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950050)
Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB951978)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 1871KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 668KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1437KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1129KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve an issue in VBScript/JScript scripts from CScript/WScript hosts, certain built-ins may not function correctly when you change the format setting in the Regional and Language Options dialog box. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951978 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951978)
Update for Windows Vista (KB952709)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 3366KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4814KB
Description:
This is a reliability update. This update resolves some performance and reliability issues in Windows Vista. After you apply this update, you can achieve better performance and responsiveness in various scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952709 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952709)
Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB955020)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 62278KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 58999KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 65952KB
Description:
Install this update to add words to the English and German standard dictionaries. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955020 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955020)

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929)
Updated applicability rules and updated metadata to target the update to Automatic Update channel. The Automatic Update change will be published at 10:00 A.M. on July 10.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936929 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/) Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3
Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB943729)
Rerelease Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 and target English only. Other locales will no longer receive this update.
Binaries have changed.
This update has to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
943729 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943729/) Information about new Group Policy preferences in Windows Server 2008

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

New security content

MS08-031: Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB951804)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 2926KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 6603KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Vista update: ~ 2926KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 6603KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3218KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 13474KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows XP update: ~ 3228KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 13474KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 2926KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 6603KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista update: ~ 2926KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 6603KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3218KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 13474KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 3228KB
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 13474KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-031.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-031.mspx)

New non-security content

Update for Windows Vista (KB950124)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 16600KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 16601KB
Description:
This update provides an updated infrared (IR) set-top box database for Media Center for Windows Vista. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=117767 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=117767)
Update for Windows Vista (KB950125)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 6474KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 6474KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues with Xbox 360 Extenders that are used with Media Center for Windows Vista. For complete listing of issues that are included in this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950125. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117769 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117769)
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Language LIP Pack for Windows XP

Locale: Bulgarian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Bulgarian LIP Pack for Windows XP update: ~ 13715KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Estonian LIP Pack for Windows XP update: ~ 13703KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Latvian LIP Pack for Windows XP update: ~ 13708KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Lithuanian LIP Pack for Windows XP update: ~ 13709KB
Description:
The Internet Explorer 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) is designed for regional markets that currently do not have local versions of Internet Explorer 7. The packs provide computer users with the ability to display many generally used browser features in their native language. Windows Internet Explorer 7 LIP Pack is a high-quality localized "skin" for emerging language markets, such as Catalan, Lithuanian, and Thai. Based on Multilingual User Interface (MUI) technology, LIP provides the desktop user with an approximately 80% localized user experience by translating a reduced set of user interface elements. LIP is installed on a licensed copy of Windows and a fixed base language.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=82369 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=82369)

Changes to existing security content

MS07-042: Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB936181)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and Windows Server 2008 operating systems support.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936181 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181/) Description of the security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0: August 14, 2007
MS08-031: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB950759)
Updated text for Chinese (Simplified).
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
950759 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950759/) MS08-031: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer
MS08-033: Security Update for Windows (KB951698)
Updated localized text.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
951698 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951698/) MS08-033: Vulnerabilities in DirectX could allow remote code execution

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830)
Updated text for Bulgarian.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
890830 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830/) The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
Update for Windows XP (KB953356)
Updated localized text.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
953356 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953356/) Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other than an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows XP Service Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E"
Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows Media Center Edition 2005)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
925850 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925850/) Description and availability of Windows Media Player 11
Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB938759)
Applicability changed to Required.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
938759 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938759/) You cannot distribute or install a software package in Windows Server 2003 if the software package contains a very large signed file
Update Rollup for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB925766)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
925766 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925766/) October 2006 Update Rollup for Windows XP Media Center Edition

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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Changes to existing security content

MS08-030: Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)
Updated package to address quality issues with Microsoft security bulletin MS08-030, which did not effectively address the vulnerability.
Binaries have changed.
This update must be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
951376 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951376/) MS08-030: Vulnerability in Bluetooth stack could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

New security content

MS08-030: Security Update for Windows Vista and Windows XP (KB951376)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Vista and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 249KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 279KB
Windows XP update: ~ 611KB
Windows XP x64 update: ~ 831KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951376 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951376)
MS08-031: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows (KB950759)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003
Supersedes: MS08-024 (KB947864) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 7730KB
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 8360KB
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 15268KB
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista update: ~ 7730KB
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 15268KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 8920KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 46652KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 37173KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 8914KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37173KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 5258KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 45234KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 37232KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 4719KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37232KB
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 update: ~ 4210KB
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 update: ~ 3287KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 8920KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64update: ~ 46652KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 / Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37173KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 8914KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116367 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116367)
MS08-032: Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows (KB950760)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Moderate: Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Low: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes: MS08-023 (KB948881) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 27KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 44KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 46KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 495KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 1008KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 update: ~ 670KB
Windows XP update: ~ 497KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 493KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116368 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116368)
MS08-033: Security Update for Windows (KB951698)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS07-064 (KB941568) on Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 1874KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 684KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1379KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1144KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 8342KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 update: ~ 5493KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1047KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 811KB
DirectX 8 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 1012KB
DirectX 9 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 1008KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=118655 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=118655)
MS08-034: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 (KB948745)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS04-006 (KB830352) on Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 565KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 1313KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 909KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 558KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111957 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111957)
MS08-035: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 (KB949014)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Important: Microsoft Windows 2000
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes: MS08-003 (KB943484) on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 837KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 1109KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1238KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 10362KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 7796KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 1399KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111953 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111953)
MS08-035: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB949269)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Moderate
Supersedes: MS08-003 (KB931374) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1236KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 5045KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1232KB
Windows XP x64 update: ~ 5044KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111953 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111953)
MS08-036: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB950762)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Important: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Supersedes: MS06-052 (KB919007) on Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 206KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 108KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 131KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 550KB
Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 1168KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 update: ~ 766KB
Windows XP update: ~ 599KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117297 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117297)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment:
Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer
Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer
Target platforms: KB890830 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer Version update:
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 8503KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 and Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 8819KB
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows 2000 update: ~ 2457KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2618KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 8502KB
Description:
After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom), and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
Update for Windows Vista (KB952714)

Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB939165 on Windows Vista
KB931174 on Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 447KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 839KB
Description:
This update configures the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program to improve the quality of software information that is sent to Microsoft. This information is used to help improve the features that you use most frequently. Participation in the program is voluntary and no information that is collected is used to identify or contact you. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952714 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952714)
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [June 2008] (KB905866)

Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 2210KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2216KB
Description:
Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)
Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista (KB950126)

Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB947172 on Windows Vista
KB935652 on Windows Vista
KB932818 on Windows Vista
KB941229 on Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 12038KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 13188KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows Vista. For complete listing of issues included in this cumulative update, see KB950126. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117770 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117770)
Update for Windows XP (KB953356)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes: ~ 509KB
Description:
Install this update before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 to prevent an issue in which your computer may restart continuously after you upgrade to SP3 on systems with non-Intel processors. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953356 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953356)

Changes to existing security content

MS07-068: Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9 (KB941569)
Revised targeting metadata and detection logic.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
941569 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941569/) MS07-068: Vulnerability in Windows Media file format could allow remote code execution
MS06-078: Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9 (KB923689)
Revised detection logic.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
923689 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923689/) MS06-078: Vulnerability in Windows Media Format could allow remote code execution
MS06-078: Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 (KB923689)
Revised detection logic.
Adding targeting for Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
923689 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923689/) MS06-078: Vulnerability in Windows Media Format could allow remote code execution

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929)
Updated applicability rules.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936929 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/) Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

New non-security content

Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB950049)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Server 2008 Optional Installation and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 2680KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 29441KB
Description:
The Release Candidate 1 (RC1) update to the Hyper-V role provides improvements to security, stability, performance, user experience, forward compatibility of configurations, and the programming model. All users of the Hyper-V role are encouraged to apply this upgrade. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. After you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Server 2008 License Terms.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950049 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950049)
Update for Windows XP (KB932823)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes: ~ 633KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve an issue in which a user is unable to use Windows Internet Explorer 7 to download files on a computer that is running Windows XP with the Input Method Editor (IME) enabled. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932823 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932823)
Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB947562)

Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB943302 on Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2011KB
Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista update: ~ 3426KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4061KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947562 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947562)
Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer (KB947562)

Locales: All
Deployment: Windows Vista Dynamic Installer
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer Component update: ~ 3426 KB
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer Setup update: ~ 883 KB
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer x64 Component update: ~ 4061 KB
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer x64 Setup update: ~ 34 KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows Server 2008 / Windows Vista. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947562 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947562)

Changes to existing non-security content

Root Certificates Update
Added new root certificates.
Binaries have changed.
This update must be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
931125 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125/) Microsoft root certificate program members (January 2008)
Update for Windows XP (KB942763)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
942763 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942763/) December 2007 cumulative time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems
Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 (KB917275)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
917275 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917275/) How to obtain Windows Rights Management Services with Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 for x64 Edition
Updated metadata to remove Windows Operating System Service Pack Blocker detection logic.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
914961 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914961/) General information regarding Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929)
Updated applicability rules.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936929 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/) Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
898461 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/898461/) Software update 898461 installs a permanent copy of the Package Installer for Windows version 6.1.22.4
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330)
Updated applicability rules.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936330 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330/) Information about Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

New security content

MS08-028: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB950749)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS04-014 (KB837001) on Microsoft Windows 2000
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3026KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 6172KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 update: ~ 5890KB
Windows XP update: ~ 3029KB
Windows 2000 update: ~ 3045KB
Description:
A Critical security issue has been identified in the MSJet40.dll file that could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=114750 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=114750)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2008 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2008 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment:
Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, and WSUS
Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer Version update:
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 8548 KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 and Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 8845 KB
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 update: ~ 505 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 update: ~ 525 KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 8548 KB
Description:
After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [May 2008] (KB905866)

Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 2211KB
Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2216KB
Description:
Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)

Changes to existing security content

MS06-069: Security Update for Flash Player (KB923789)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
923789 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923789/) MS06-069: Vulnerabilities in Macromedia Flash Player from Adobe could allow remote code execution
MS08-022: Security Update for Windows (KB944338)
Updated detection metadata.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
944338 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/944338/) MS08-022: Vulnerability in the VBScript and JScript scripting engines could allow remote code execution
MS08-024: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB947864)
Updated applicability rules.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
947864 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947864/) MS08-024: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330)
Updated applicability rules.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936330 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330/) Information about Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, and Windows XP x64 Edition
Updated metadata to mark this update for Exclusive Install.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
940767 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940767/) Description of the Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability Update

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Tuesday, May 06, 2008

New non-security content

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Service Packs
Supersedes: The following KB article contains a list of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480)
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes: ~ 336505 KB
Description:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is an update to Windows XP that addresses key feedback from our customers. Windows XP SP3 is a cumulative update that includes all previously released updates for Windows XP, including security updates. Windows XP SP3 also contains a few new updates and should not significantly change the Windows XP experience. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929)

Changes to existing non-security content

Update for Windows Vista (KB940510)
First release of all locales except for the German locale and the rerelease of the English locale.
English binary has changed. Added other supported locale binaries.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
940510 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940510/) Description of the update for Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330)
Applicability rules have changed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936330 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330/) Information about Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Changes to existing security content

MS08-024: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB947864)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
947864 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947864/) MS08-024: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
940767 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940767/) Description of the Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability Update
Update for Windows Vista (KB938371)
Applicability rules have changed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
938371 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371/) A software update is available for the Windows Vista installation components

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

New non-security content

Windows Vista Ultimate Language Packs

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista Ultimate
Approximate file sizes:
Arabic Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 167770 KB
Arabic Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 178122 KB
Bulgarian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 157265 KB
Bulgarian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 163019 KB
Chinese (Simplified) Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 244517 KB
Chinese (Simplified) Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 289990 KB
Chinese (Traditional) Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 205103 KB
Chinese (Traditional) Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 263277 KB
Croatian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 149102 KB
Croatian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 154534 KB
Czech Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 157913 KB
Czech Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 165963 KB
Danish Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 152532 KB
Danish Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 160912 KB
Dutch Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 153133 KB
Dutch Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 161215 KB
English Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 269066 KB
English Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 391068 KB
Estonian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 151031 KB
Estonian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 156358 KB
Finnish Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 156251 KB
Finnish Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 164110 KB
French Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 208347 KB
French Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 257556 KB
German Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 218373 KB
German Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 280936 KB
Greek Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 167047 KB
Greek Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 176535 KB
Hebrew Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 156113 KB
Hebrew Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 165087 KB
Hungarian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 166053 KB
Hungarian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 173999 KB
Italian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 162235 KB
Italian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 170008 KB
Japanese Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 220303 KB
Japanese Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 265268 KB
Korean Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 157015 KB
Korean Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 165513 KB
Latvian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 151337 KB
Latvian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 156734 KB
Lithuanian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 152726 KB
Lithuanian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 158073 KB
Norwegian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 151815 KB
Norwegian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 160086 KB
Polish Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 157688 KB
Polish Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 166138 KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 154409 KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 162467 KB
Portuguese (Portugal) Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 160519 KB
Portuguese (Portugal) Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 168761 KB
Romanian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 152570 KB
Romanian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 157934 KB
Russian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 160742 KB
Russian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 169739 KB
Serbian (Latin) Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 152542 KB
Serbian (Latin) Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 157954 KB
Slovak Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 160559 KB
Slovak Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 166013 KB
Slovenian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 154664 KB
Slovenian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 160007 KB
Spanish Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 198324 KB
Spanish Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 244903 KB
Swedish Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 151768 KB
Swedish Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 159727 KB
Thai Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 148903 KB
Thai Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 154480 KB
Turkish Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 161188 KB
Turkish Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 169370 KB
Ukrainian Language Pack, 32-bit: ~ 153985 KB
Ukrainian Language Pack, 64-bit: ~ 159696 KB
Description:
When you install this language pack on Windows Vista Ultimate and select this language in the Change Display Language item in Control Panel, Windows displays menus and dialog boxes in Language Pack language. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81071 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81071)
Windows DreamScene Content Pack #3

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Vista Optional Installation and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista Ultimate
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 46064 KB
Windows Vista 64-bit update: ~ 46063 KB
Description:
This Windows Ultimate Extra contains a set of high-resolution videos for you to use with Windows DreamScene. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=80990 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=80990)
Windows Sound Schemes

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Vista Optional Installation and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista Ultimate
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista update: ~ 8130 KB
Windows Vista 64-bit update: ~ 8148 KB
Description:
When you install this Ultimate Extra, you can switch from Windows Default to Ultimate Extras Glass or to Ultimate Extras Pearl in the Change System Sounds item in Control Panel. This will let the user to hear new sounds for common Windows tasks. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=80872 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=80872)

Changes to existing security content

MS07-040: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 (KB928365)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
928365 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928365/) Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 2.0 for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000: July 10, 2007
MS07-040: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB928366)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
928366 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928366/) Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP and Windows 2000: July 10, 2007
MS07-040: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.0 Service Pack 3 (KB928367)
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
928367 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928367/) Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000: July 10, 2007

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
Re-release to include targeting of Windows XP Service Pack 3 users.
Binaries have changed to include handling of Windows XP Service Pack 3.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
892130 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892130/) Description of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)
 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (KB110806)
Updated text for the Hungarian and Russian locales.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/110806 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/110806)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1 (KB929300)
Updated text for the Hungarian and Russian locales.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
929300 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929300/) Benefits of the Microsoft .NET Framework
Root Certificates Update
Update metadata has changed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
931125 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125/) Microsoft root certificate program members (January 2008)
Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474)
Updated metadata.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
905474 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/905474/) Description of the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications application
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
Extended the offering of this update to Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
867460 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/867460/) List of bugs that are fixed in the .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
Windows Media Player 11
Update metadata has changed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
925850 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925850/) Description and availability of Windows Media Player 11
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330)
Applicability rules have changed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
936330 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330/) Information about Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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