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MS12-074: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: November 13, 2012

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Applies to

This article applies to the following:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when used with:
- Windows 7
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2

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Introduction

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS12-074. You can view the complete security bulletin by going to one of the following Microsoft websites:

Home users: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/bulletins/201211.aspx
(http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/bulletins/201211.aspx)
IT professionals: http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS12-074
(http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS12-074)

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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 Windows-based computer 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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Download information

This update is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=262865

(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=262865)

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Prerequisites

To install this update, you must have Windows Installer 3.1 or a later version installed on the computer. To obtain the latest version of Windows Installer, go to the following Microsoft website:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=132022

(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=132022)

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Command-line switches for this update

For information about the various command-line switches that are supported by this update, go to the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) website:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/Aa367988

(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/Aa367988)

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Restart information

This update does not require a system restart after you apply it unless files that are being updated are either locked or being used.

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Update replacement information

This update replaces the following update:

2656405

(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656405/ )

MS12-034: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: May 8, 2012

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Update removal information

Note We do not recommend that you remove any security update.

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

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File information

The English (United States) version of this update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.