MS11-078: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2: October 11, 2011

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS11-078. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft websites:

• Home users:
  http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/bulletins/201110.aspx (http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/bulletins/201110.aspx)
  Skip the details: Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update website now:
  http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/ (http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/)
• IT professionals:
  http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS11-078 (http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS11-078)

How to obtain help and support for this security update

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for support issues with security updates, visit the Microsoft International Support website: North American customers can also obtain instant access to unlimited no-charge email support or to unlimited individual chat support by visiting the following Microsoft website: For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

Download information

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Download this update package now. (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=225510)

For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Restart information

You may have to restart the computer after you install this security update.

In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message is displayed that advises you to restart the computer.

To help reduce the possibility that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install this security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Removal information

To remove this security update, use the Add or Remove Programs item or the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.

To remove an update installed by Windows Update Stand-alone Installer (Wusa.exe), use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.

Security update replacement information

This security update replaces the following security update:

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