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

Help installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update

(http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527)

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support

(http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bb980617.aspx)

Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center

(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master)

Local support according to your country: International Support

(http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx)

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More information about this security update

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Download information

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

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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:

119591

(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/119591/ )

How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services

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.

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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:

887012

(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/887012/ )

Why you may be prompted to restart your computer after you install a security update on a Windows-based computer

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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.

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Security update replacement information

This security update replaces the following security update:

983589

(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983589/ )

MS10-060: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 and the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and on Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2: August 10, 2010

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