Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2012
Article ID: 2800436
This article applies only to releases on the Windows Update website. This article does not apply to security releases for products that are not supported by Windows Update.
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 10, 2012. It does not list changes that were made before that date. For more information about changes that occurred before January 10, 2012, see the "References" section.
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 10, 2012.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Thursday, December 20, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2792476)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2764462 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 1824KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 1875KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
New security content:
MS12-077: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2761465)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2003
Low: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes:
KB2716368 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
MS12-063 (KB2744842) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
MS12-071 (KB2761451) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 update: ~ 13607KB
Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 28338KB
Internet Explorer 10 for Windows RT update: ~ 13471KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 13526KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 12013KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 27730KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 26630KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 29673KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9644KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 7004KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 13528KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16991KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 27734KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18861KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 13528KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10509KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9102KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4176KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24930KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47511KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19523KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42837KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37887KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9106KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10493KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3866KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9644KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18861KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10509KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9102KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47511KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42837KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37887KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10493KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9106KB
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.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes:
MS11-007 (KB2485376) on Windows Server 2003
MS11-032 (KB2507618) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 250KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 477KB
Windows RT update: ~ 217KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 262KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 520KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 727KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 259KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 716KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 497KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 635KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1335KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 862KB
Windows XP update: ~ 649KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-075 (KB2761226) on Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 1622KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 1931KB
Windows RT update: ~ 1586KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1174KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1570KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3142KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1023KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2683KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1338KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1432KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5554KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4275KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1433KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-081: Security Update for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2758857)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes:
KB2533623 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
KB2731771 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
MS07-035 (KB935839) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS11-063 (KB2567680) on Windows Embedded Standard 7
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 5056KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 10294KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 5239KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 427KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1113KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 856KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 808KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 2555KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1874KB
Windows XP update: ~ 796KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-082: Security Update for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2770660)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 255KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 503KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 250KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 504KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 765KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 244KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 742KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 490KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 652KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1614KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1092KB
Windows XP update: ~ 655KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-083: Security Update for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2765809)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 644KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 665KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 479KB
Description:
This update enables Windows 8 to repair a damaged Windows 8 machine or enable a feature that has had its payload removed.
Windows Management Framework 3.0 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2506143)
Locale: All
Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Management Framework 3.0 for Windows 7 update: ~ 12069KB
Windows Management Framework 3.0 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 16291KB
Description:
Windows Management Framework 3.0 provides updated management functionality for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows Management Framework 3.0 includes Windows PowerShell 3.0, WMI, and WinRM 3.0, along with other management features.
Windows Management Framework 3.0 for Windows Server 2008 (KB2506146)
Locale: All
Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Management Framework 3.0 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 10778KB
Windows Management Framework 3.0 for Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 14804KB
Description:
Windows Management Framework 3.0 provides updated management functionality for Windows Server 2008. Windows Management Framework 3.0 includes Windows PowerShell 3.0, WMI, and WinRM 3.0, along with other management features.
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Installer, WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8
Approximate file sizes:
Amharic Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2776KB
Amharic Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3749KB
Armenian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2788KB
Armenian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3759KB
Bangla (Bangladesh) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2725KB
Bangla (Bangladesh) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3689KB
Bangla (India) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2728KB
Bangla (India) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3704KB
Belarusian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2879KB
Belarusian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3887KB
Central Kurdish (Arabic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2809KB
Central Kurdish (Arabic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3969KB
Cherokee (Cherokee) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 1758KB
Cherokee (Cherokee) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 2721KB
Dari Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2769KB
Dari Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3922KB
Hausa (Latin) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2603KB
Hausa (Latin) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3576KB
Igbo Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2618KB
Igbo Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3627KB
Khmer Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2770KB
Khmer Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3742KB
K'iche Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2834KB
K'iche Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3823KB
Kinyarwanda Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2620KB
Kinyarwanda Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3582KB
KiSwahili Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2697KB
KiSwahili Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3742KB
Kyrgyz Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2867KB
Kyrgyz Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3885KB
Maori Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2545KB
Maori Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3510KB
Mongolian (Cyrillic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2754KB
Mongolian (Cyrillic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3708KB
Punjabi (Arabic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2821KB
Punjabi (Arabic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 4036KB
Quechua Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2756KB
Quechua Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3734KB
Scottish Gaelic Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2812KB
Scottish Gaelic Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3788KB
Sindhi (Arabic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2815KB
Sindhi (Arabic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 4025KB
Tajik (Cyrillic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2841KB
Tajik (Cyrillic) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3835KB
Tamil Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2792KB
Tamil Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3762KB
Tigrinya Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2782KB
Tigrinya Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3744KB
Turkmen Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2773KB
Turkmen Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3763KB
Urdu Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2909KB
Urdu Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 4109KB
Uyghur Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2837KB
Uyghur Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3989KB
Wolof Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2601KB
Wolof Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3565KB
Yoruba Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2619KB
Yoruba Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3611KB
Description:
After you install this language pack, you can change the display language to the one you just installed. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down) and tap or click "Search." Enter "language", choose "Settings" and then tap or click "Language." Select the installed language pack, then tap or click "Move up" until it's at the top of the list. Sign out and then sign back in to finish.
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Installer
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows RT*
Approximate file sizes:
Danish Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 149857KB
Finish Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 145293KB
Hindi Language Interface Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 84436KB
Norwegian (Bokmal) Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 126036KB
Polish Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 118307KB
Portuguese (Portugal) Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 135311KB
Swedish Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 136688KB
Description:
After you install this language pack, you can change the display language to the one you just installed. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down), and tap or click "Search." Enter "language", choose "Settings" and then tap or click "Language." Select the installed language pack, then tap or click "Move up" until it's at the top of the list. Sign out and then sign back in to finish.
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2748349)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 148KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 164KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 306KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 149KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 294KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 169KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 587KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1257KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 843KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (KB2757007)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2705117 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials update: ~ 166871KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 (KB2757011)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2705118 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 update: ~ 166585KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials (KB2757013)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2705122 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials update: ~ 166535KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 (KB2760730)
Locale: All
Deployment: Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 2236KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 3696KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3903KB
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 2181KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 5491KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 4297KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2761494)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1594KB
Windows Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 Edition update: ~ 1762KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2769166)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 x86 update: ~ 39338KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64: ~ 76039KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows RT*
Approximate file sizes:
Windows RT update: ~ 8975KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2774195)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 315KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 316KB
Windows RT update: ~ 307KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 and Windows RT (KB2779444)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2712101 on Windows 8 and Windows RT
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows RT*
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 update: ~ 5308KB
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 x64 update: ~ 5945KB
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows RT update: ~ 5442KB
Description:
Installing the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack enables the viewing of a variety of device-specific file formats and will allow supported RAW camera files to be viewable in applications in Windows. For a complete listing of supported cameras, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base Article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2756822 on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 388KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 546KB
Windows RT update: ~ 304KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 732KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1175KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 230KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 481KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 173KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 583KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 509KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1043KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 701KB
Windows XP update: ~ 512KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2012. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2779768)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2770917 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 39223KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 62648KB
Windows RT update: ~ 37392KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2780541)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 647KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 903KB
Windows RT update: ~ 724KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2785605)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB2755399 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
KB2770041 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 update: ~ 8324KB
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 16441KB
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows RT update: ~ 5489KB
Description:
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2785605). Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 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.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2012 update: ~ 20798KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - December 2012 update: ~ 22376KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 17166KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
Update for Root Certificates for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB931125)
Locale: All
Deployment:
Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog for Windows XP
WSUS and Catalog, Optional update for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB931125 on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Root Certificates for Windows 8/Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64/Windows 7/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64/Windows Vista/Windows Vista x64/Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows XP/Windows XP x64-based Systems [December 2012] update: ~ 384KB
Description:
This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2771431)
Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: High Priority, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 4343KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 9705KB
Description: Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
For more information, click the following article number to go to the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, November 27, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 (KB2762895)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2492386 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 3093KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2765KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1649KB
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 2723KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2050KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 3238KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2764462)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 1823KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 1874KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Dynamic Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2774223)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Updates and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2739459
Target platforms: Windows 8 Dynamic Update
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 411KB
Windows 8 update: ~ 411KB
Description:
Updates under Windows 8 Dynamic Update Category are used by Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to obtain critical driver, component and setup improvements during initial setup.
Dynamic Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2774225)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Installer and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2739971
Target platforms: Windows 8 Dynamic Installer
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 441KB
Windows 8 update: ~ 1541KB
Description:
Updates under Windows 8 Dynamic Update Category are used by Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to obtain critical driver, component and setup improvements during initial setup.
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 210KB
Windows 8 x64 update: ~ 235KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates and WSUS
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 321KB
Windows 8 x64 update: ~ 658KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [November 2012]
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 [November 2012] update: ~ 140510KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 x64 [November 2012] update: ~ 224280KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [November 2012] update: ~ 60251KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [November 2012] update: ~ 247461KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 [November 2012] update: ~ 88529KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [November 2012] update: ~ 47714KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 [November 2012] update: ~ 122381KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista [November 2012] update: ~ 109217KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista x64 [November 2012] update: ~ 152333KB
Description:
This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
Changes to existing non-security content:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Metadata has changed to remove Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 applicability.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not need to be reinstalled.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
New security content:
MS12-071: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2761451)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
Supersedes: MS12-063 (KB2744842) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 13365KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 27567KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 13366KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 27568KB
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.
MS12-072: Security Update for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2727528)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 71KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 124KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 76KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 121KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 72KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 115KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 515KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1085KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 738KB
Windows XP update: ~ 519KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-073: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2716513)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Moderate
Supersedes: MS11-004 (KB2489256) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 201KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 227KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 366KB
IIS FTP 7.0 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 153KB
IIS FTP 7.5 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1624KB
IIS FTP 7.5 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1691KB
IIS FTP 7.0 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 183KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-073: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2719033)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Moderate
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 880KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1788KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2254KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2698023)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS11-100 (KB2656353) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 15395KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 for IA64 update: ~ 15593KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 for x64 update: ~ 15437KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2698032)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS11-078 (KB2572069) on Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 update: ~ 2988KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center (KB2698035)
Locale: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS11-078 (KB2572066) on Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center update: ~ 4070KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2729449)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539636) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 13782KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 25818KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 32497KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2729450)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes:
MS11-078 (KB2572073) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS12-016 (KB2633880) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 14466KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 36769KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 30717KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2729451)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633879) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 8593KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 14075KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 13884KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2729452)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633873) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 8199KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 13357KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 13343KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2729453)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633874) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 8809KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 14194KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 14483KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2729460)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista x86 update: ~ 3200KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008, and Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 3201KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2729462)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 x86 update: ~ 7873KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 12690KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2737019)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS12-034 (KB2656405) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 11105KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 15843KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 11207KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2737083)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista x86 update: ~ 8202KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008, and Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 10254KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-074: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2737084)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8 update: ~ 5766KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8 and Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 6154KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows RT update: ~ 565KB
Description:
This update enables Windows 8 to repair a damaged Windows 8 machine or enable a feature that has had its payload removed.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-055 (KB2731847) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, Windows Server 2012, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 1622KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 1932KB
Windows RT update: ~ 1586KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1174KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1570KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3136KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1023KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2683KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1338KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1432KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5552KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4275KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1433KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update for Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2685811)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 update: ~ 578KB
Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 656KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for User-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2685813)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
User-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 update: ~ 920KB
User-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1023KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2750841)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 2138KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2931KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3406KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2761217)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 1958KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1958KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1948KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2763523)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 628KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1006KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 852KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2769034)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 252KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 424KB
Windows RT update: ~ 248KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2769165)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 82152KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 167233KB
Windows RT update: ~ 28615KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2770917)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2751352 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 65373KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 117959KB
Windows RT update: ~ 62006KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2772501)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 32KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 33KB
Windows RT update: ~ 31KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2012 update: ~ 21124KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - November 2012 update: ~ 22507KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 16856KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
MS12-056: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2706045)
Metadata has been revised to update the severity from Critical to Important.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not need to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, November 06, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 (KB2770041)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB2755399 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
KB2758994 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 update: ~ 8351KB
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 16450KB
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows RT update: ~ 5486KB
Description:
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2770041). Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 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.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Language Packs for Windows RT - (KB2607607)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Installer
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows RT
Approximate file sizes:
Dutch Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 137613KB
Arabic Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 137077KB
French Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 220219KB
Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong) Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 236661KB
Russian Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 126363KB
English Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 251184KB
Hebrew Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 142797KB
German Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 218987KB
Chinese Simplified Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 310424KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 125862KB
Spanish Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 194641KB
Italian Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 148382KB
Japanese Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 214770KB
Korean Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 167526KB
Chinese Traditional (Taiwan) Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 140171
English (United Kingdom) Language Pack - Windows RT Refresh update: ~ 190402
Description:
After you install this language pack, you can change the display language to the one you just installed. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down), and tap or click "Search." Enter "language", choose "Settings" and then tap or click "Language." Select the installed language pack, then tap or click "Move up" until it's at the top of the list. Sign out and then sign back in to finish.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
New non-security content:
Language Packs for Windows RT - (KB2607607)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Installer
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows RT
Approximate file sizes:
Korean Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 165406KB
Japanese Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 213892KB
English Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 248551KB
Italian Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 145994KB
Chinese Traditional (Taiwan) Language Pack – Windows RT update: ~ 138262KB
Russian Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 120884KB
Dutch Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 135314KB
Spanish Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 192062KB
German Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 216616KB
Hebrew Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 136924KB
Chinese Simplified Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 308620KB
French Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 217848KB
Arabic Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 133951KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack - Windows RT update: ~ 123562KB
Description:
After you install this language pack, you can change the display language to the one you just installed. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down), and tap or click "Search." Enter "language", choose "Settings" and then tap or click "Language." Select the installed language pack, then tap or click "Move up" until it's at the top of the list. Sign out and then sign back in to finish.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2574819)
Locale: All
Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 1457KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2006KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2592687)
Locale: All
Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 4339KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6865KB
Description:
The Remote Desktop Protocol 8.0 update enables you to use the new Remote Desktop Services features. These features are introduced in Windows 8 and in Windows Server 2012 and are available for computers that are running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Language Packs for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 - (KB2607607)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Installer, WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Dutch Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Japanese Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Kazakh Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3945KB
Bosnian (Latin) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2730KB
Danish Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Arabic Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Macedonian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2728KB
Slovak Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
English (United Kingdom) Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Greek Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Croatian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Chinese Simplified Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
French Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Polish Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Thai Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Chinese Simplified Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Indonesian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3538KB
Korean Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
German Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Japanese Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Persian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 4085KB
Galician Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 0KB
Hungarian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Portuguese (Portugal) Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Valencian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3606KB
Kazakh Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2910KB
Danish Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Ukrainian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Italian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Latvian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Persian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2871KB
Turkish Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Russian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Arabic Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Georgian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 4032KB
Estonian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Telugu Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2787KB
Korean Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Albanian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2690KB
Czech Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Serbian (Latin) Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Spanish Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Slovenian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Romanian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Thai Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Hebrew Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong) Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong) Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
English Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Portuguese (Portugal) Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Polish Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Greek Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Ukrainian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Malayalam Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2892KB
Norwegian (Bokmal) Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Swedish Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Serbian (Cyrillic, Serbia) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2676KB
Georgian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2993KB
Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong) Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Macedonian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3727KB
Japanese Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Catalan Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 0KB
Danish Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Croatian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Romanian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Estonian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Estonian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Spanish Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Norwegian (Nynorsk) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3551KB
Catalan Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 0KB
English Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Bulgarian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Dutch Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
German Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Chinese Simplified Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
French Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Icelandic Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2615KB
Serbian (Latin) Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Swedish Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Swedish Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Italian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Finnish Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Norwegian (Bokmal) Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Turkish Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Russian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Galician Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 0KB
Indonesian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2575KB
Malay Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2583KB
Welsh Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3747KB
Hungarian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Korean Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
English Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Hebrew Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Italian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Azerbaijani (Latin) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8update: ~ 2854KB
Valencian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2636KB
Hungarian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Polish Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Serbian (Cyrillic, Serbia) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3661KB
Bulgarian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Hindi Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2726KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Albanian Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3717KB
Greek Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Turkish Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Vietnamese Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2672KB
Azerbaijani (Latin) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3880KB
Finnish Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Serbian (Latin) Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Norwegian (Nynorsk) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2576KB
Croatian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
German Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Basque Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 0KB
Lithuanian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Malayalam Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3992KB
Arabic Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Hindi Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3696KB
Slovenian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Czech Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Basque Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 0KB
Latvian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Dutch Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Ukrainian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Malay Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3542KB
Bulgarian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
English (United Kingdom) Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Hebrew Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Lithuanian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Lithuanian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Welsh Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2730KB
English (United Kingdom) Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Thai Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Russian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Slovenian Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Spanish Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Bosnian(Latin) Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3791KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Norwegian (Bokmal) Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Slovak Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Icelandic Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3611KB
Sinhala Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3825KB
French Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Sinhala Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 2792KB
Romanian Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Portuguese (Brazil) Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Czech Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Telugu Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3861KB
Portuguese (Portugal) Language Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Vietnamese Language Interface Pack - Windows 8 for x64-based System update: ~ 3673KB
Latvian Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Finnish Language Pack - Windows 8 update: ~ 121490KB
Slovak Language Pack - Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 243273KB
Description:
After you install this language pack, you can change the display language to the one you just installed. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down), and tap or click "Search." Enter "language", choose "Settings" and then tap or click "Language." Select the installed language pack, then tap or click "Move up" until it's at the top of the list. Sign out and then sign back in to finish.
Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows RT (KB2758994)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows RT*
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows RT update: ~ 5491KB
Description:
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2758994). Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows RT 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
Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2770816)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 49KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 51KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Thursday, October 11, 2012
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2768703)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 924KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 1943KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, October 09, 2012.
New security content:
MS12-066: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003 (KB2687442)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 x64 update: ~ 19939KB
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 update: ~ 16305KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-068: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2724197)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
KB2639308 on Windows 7
MS09-058 (KB971486) on Windows XP
MS10-021 (KB979683) on Windows Server 2003
MS11-068 (KB2556532) on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
MS11-098 (KB2633171) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
MS12-042 (KB2707511) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS12-042 (KB2709715) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 2054KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 5074KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 6901KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1740KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 3839KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2163KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2531KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 7236KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 7652KB
Windows XP update: ~ 2223KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-069: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2743555)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS11-013 (KB2425227) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 503KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1095KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1176KB
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 system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update for Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 and Windows RT (KB2712101)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows RT*
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 update: ~ 3977KB
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 x64 update: ~ 4532KB
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows RT update: ~ 12KB
Description:
Installing the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack enables the viewing of a variety of device-specific file formats and will allow supported RAW camera files to be viewable in applications in Windows. For a complete listing of supported cameras, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base Article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2731771)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2533623 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 4682KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6358KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 4596KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2739159)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 600KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1140KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1704KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Dynamic Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2739459)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Updates and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 Dynamic Update
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 411KB
Windows 8 update: ~ 411KB
Description:
Updates under Windows 8 Dynamic Update Category are used by Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to obtain critical driver, component and setup improvements during initial setup.
Dynamic Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2739971)
Locale: All
Deployment: Dynamic Updates and WSUS
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 Dynamic Update
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 440KB
Windows 8 update: ~ 1539KB
Description:
Updates under Windows 8 Dynamic Update Category are used by Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to obtain critical driver, component and setup improvements during initial setup.
Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB2744129)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 383KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2749655)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 133KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 245KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 303KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 124KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 288KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 217KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 565KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1235KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 858KB
Windows XP update: ~ 572KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2756822)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2633952 on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 731KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1176KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 230KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 481KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 178KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 590KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 509KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1043KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 701KB
Windows XP update: ~ 512KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2012. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2756872)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2751352 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 105242KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 174017KB
Windows RT update: ~ 86968KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2012 update: ~ 20003KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - October 2012 update: ~ 21308KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 16588KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Monday, October 08, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2758994)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2755399 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 update: ~ 8325KB
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 16443KB
Description:
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2758994). Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 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.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2732059)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 286KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 288KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [September 2012]
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 [September 2012] update: ~ 132219KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [September 2012] update: ~ 361404KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [September 2012] update: ~ 55932KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 [September 2012] update: ~ 86993KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [September 2012] update: ~ 47115KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 [September 2012] update: ~ 119988KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista [September 2012] update: ~ 107680KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista x64 [September 2012] update: ~ 149940KB
Description:
This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store that may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if issues are found.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Friday, September 21, 2012.
New security content:
MS12-063: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2744842)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes: MS12-052 (KB2722913) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 13371KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 10094KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 22753KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 27553KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 26029KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9647KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 6632KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 13370KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16131KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12624KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 27556KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18861KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10486KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9083KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4175KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47507KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24931KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42840KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19524KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37707KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10494KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9089KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3863KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9647KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18861KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10486KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9083KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47507KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37707KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42840KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9089KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10494KB
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.
Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2755399)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 update: ~ 8324KB
Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 16442KB
Description:
This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2755399). Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 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.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
New non-security content:
Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 8 (KB976002)
Locale: All
Deployment: WSUS and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Target platforms: Windows 8
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 8 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 512KB
Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 8 update: ~ 509KB
Description:
Install this update to access a Choice Screen which lets you select whether and which Web browser(s) to install in addition to Internet Explorer. After you have installed this software update, it cannot be removed.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
New non-security content:
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2719857)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 471KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 585KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1030KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2735855)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 769KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1200KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1973KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2736233)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 update: ~ 46KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 49KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 45KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 48KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 44KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 50KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9019KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 4021KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 7409KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP update: ~ 12107KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1342KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system 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.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2741355)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 222KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 424KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 452KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2744129)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2263829 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 537KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 (KB2751352)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT
*, and Windows Server 2012
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 8 update: ~ 2322KB
Windows 8 x64/Windows Server 2012 x64 update: ~ 4260KB
Windows RT update: ~ 2346KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2012 update: ~ 20210KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - September 2012 update: ~ 21418KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 16474KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
This is a summary of the new non-security content to be released on Tuesday, September 04, 2012.
New non-security content:
Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 8 (KB976002)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 8
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 8 update: ~ 509KB
Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 8 x64-based Systems update: ~ 512KB
Description:
Install this update to access a Choice Screen which lets you select whether and which Web browser(s) to install in addition to Internet Explorer. After you have installed this software update it cannot be removed.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
Changes to existing non-security content:
Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2661254)
Localization text updated.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not need to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
New security content:
MS12-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2722913)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes:
MS12-037 (KB2699988) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
MS12-044 (KB2719177) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 10087KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 11531KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 23370KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 22710KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 26013KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 11530KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 6634KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9645KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16132KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12619KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 23362KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18864KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10506KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4178KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9093KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24940KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47494KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42838KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19521KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37694KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3866KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9097KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10510KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9645KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18864KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9093KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10506KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47494KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37694KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42838KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10510KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9097KB
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.
MS12-053: Security Update for Windows XP (KB2723135)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-036 (KB2685939) on Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP update: ~ 560KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows XP
Important: Windows Server 2003
Moderate: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Supersedes: MS08-067 (KB958644) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 127KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 196KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 246KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 220KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 555KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 425KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 670KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1618KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1196KB
Windows XP update: ~ 670KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Important: Windows Vista
Moderate: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008
Supersedes: MS09-022 (KB961501) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 383KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 786KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 814KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1505KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2027KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2181KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 636KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1381KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1031KB
Windows XP update: ~ 642KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS12-047 (KB2718523) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1172KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1567KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3143KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1024KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2677KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1342KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1433KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5553KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4279KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1434KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes:
KB2632503 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
KB2703157 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
MS11-031 (KB2510531) on Windows Embedded Standard 7
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1225KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1443KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1014KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2426KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2647753)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 974KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2069KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2271KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB2677070 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
KB2718704 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1515KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2720KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1902KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1082KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1596KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1712KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 748KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 2606KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1648KB
Windows XP update: ~ 750KB
Description:
Install this update to keep your system up to date by increasing the minimum level of encryption on Windows systems. After you install this item, you may have to restart your system.
Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (KB2705117)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2630429 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials update: ~ 163301KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/2705117
(http://support.microsoft.com/KB/2705117)
Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 (KB2705118)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2630434 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 update: ~ 163015KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials (KB2705122)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2630436 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials update: ~ 162966KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2729094)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 1458KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1459KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1445KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 338KB
Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 416KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 416KB
Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 495KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2012 update: ~ 19674KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - August 2012 update: ~ 21046KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 16090KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
Changes to existing security content:
MS12-004: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2598479)
MS11-092: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2619339)
MS12-020: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2621440)
MS12-004: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2631813)
MS12-024: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2653956)
MS12-013: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2654428)
MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2676562)
MS12-045: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2698365)
MS12-043: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2719985)
Detection metadata has been revised to resolve a reoffering issue.
Binaries have not changed.
These updates do not need to be reinstalled.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Changes to existing non-security content:
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2728973)
Localization text updated.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not need to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
New security content:
MS12-043: Security Update for Windows (KB2719985)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS10-051 (KB2079403) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 968KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2383KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2802KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 950KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2737KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2125KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 926KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3677KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2721KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1552KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-043: Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (KB2721691)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: KB973685 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 update: ~ 36014KB
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 36014 KB
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 36014KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) 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. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
MS12-043: Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB2721693)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS08-069 (KB954459) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 Service Pack 2 update: ~ 12136KB
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 35030KB
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 23660KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) 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.
MS12-044: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2719177)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
Supersedes: MS12-037 (KB2699988) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 12358KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 25321KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 12359KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 25339KB
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.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1082KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2438KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2972KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 875KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2430KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1844KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 948KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3003KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1905KB
Windows XP update: ~ 899KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS12-041 (KB2709162) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1170KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1565KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3128KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1022KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2671KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1340KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1432KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5554KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4275KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1433KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-048: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2691442)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
KB2607576 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
MS10-046 (KB2286198) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 4637KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 7388KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 30616KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 4055KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 7620KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 6243KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2953KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 13777KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 12082KB
Windows XP update: ~ 2968KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
KB2541763 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
MS10-085 (KB2207566) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
MS12-006 (KB2585542) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1066KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1715KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2353KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1195KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2943KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1931KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 699KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1686KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1191KB
Windows XP update: ~ 569KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-050: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003 (KB2596911)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: KB2553018 and KB2526305 on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 x64 update: ~ 19926KB
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 update: ~ 16281KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog for Windows XP and Windows 2003
Catalog for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista/Windows Vista x64, Windows 7/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64/Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 IA-64/Windows Server 2008 x64 Update: ~ 158KB
Windows XP, Windows 2003 update: ~ 158KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve an issue which requires an update to the untrusted certificate store on Windows systems and to keep your systems up to date. This update does not require you to restart your system.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2012 update: ~ 19233KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - July 2012 update: ~ 20581KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15962KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Moderate: Windows Vista and Windows XP
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes: MS12-020 (KB2621440) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 525KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 659KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 443KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 125KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 252KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 139KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 555KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1209KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 763KB
Windows XP update: ~ 551KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-037: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2699988)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes: MS12-023 (KB2675157) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 13504KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 12111KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 29651KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 24260KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 33249KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9635KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 12109KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 7264KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 17654KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18852KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 24270KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 14248KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9070KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4169KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10488KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24921KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47493KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37696KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42819KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19505KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9073KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3858KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10493KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9635KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18852KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10488KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9070KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47493KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 42819KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37696KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10493KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9073KB
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.
MS12-038: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2686827)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 4379KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 4415KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 4576KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-038: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2686828)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 6359KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 12006KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 11851KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-038: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2686830)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 4591KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 4612KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2999KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-038: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2686831)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 4579KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 4603KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 2988KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-038: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2686833)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 4619KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 3024KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 4639KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS12-018 (KB2641653) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1168KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1561KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3129KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1013KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2661KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1329KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1422KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5539KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4263KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1423KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-042: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2707511)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
MS11-098 (KB2633171) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2523KB
Windows XP update: ~ 2219KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-042: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2709715)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS11-068 (KB2556532) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 5068KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2677070)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2603469 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 1461KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2571KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1881KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1050KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1566KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1658KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2699779)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 870KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1923KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2746KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2703157)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2632503 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 353KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 794KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 918KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2709630)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 145KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 168KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 244KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2709981)
Locale: All
Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 266KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 413KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 580KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2012 update: ~ 15829KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - June 2012 update: ~ 16464KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15829KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2656368)
Update to correct a functional issue identified after the original release in April 2012 which affected printing from Winforms based applications.
Binaries have changed.
This update needs to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Update for Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2 on Windows 2003, Windows 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2720211) Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 2003, Windows 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 /Windows Server 2008 /Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~29535KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 29610KB
Description: Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2641690, KB2524375, KB2607712, KB2616676 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 83KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 91KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 74KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 76KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 72KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 78KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 773KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 2623KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1677KB
Windows XP update: ~ 775KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve an issue which requires an update to the certificate revocation list on Windows systems and to keep your systems certificate list up to date. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
New non-security content:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [May 2012]
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 [May 2012] update: ~ 124086KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 197084KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [May 2012] update: ~ 51672KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 220265KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 [May 2012] update: ~ 84169KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [May 2012] update: ~ 45020KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 115351KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista [May 2012] update: ~ 104857KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 145303KB
Description:
This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.
This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
New security content:
MS12-032: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2688338)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
MS10-058 (KB978886) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
MS11-083 (KB2588516) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7 update: ~ 730KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64, Windows 7 x64, and Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1441KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1915KB
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 564KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1426KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 and Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 898KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-033: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2690533)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 68KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 77KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 103KB
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 64KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 97KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows and Vista x64 update: ~ 70KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656405)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 9060KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 12012KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656407)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Low
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 16561KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 30135KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2656409)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Low
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 5728KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 7874KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656410)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Low
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 5568KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 7697KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656411)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Low
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 5366KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 7493KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2658846)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS12-019 (KB2665364) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1232KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2710KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3083KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1187KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2591KB
Windows 8 update: ~ 22KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS11-029 (KB2412687) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1059KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2351KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3525KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1159KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 3530KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2342KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1273KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3606KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2304KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1280KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB2660649)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 3494KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 5563KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2704KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4544KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1108KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes:
MS12-018 (KB2641653) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 3150KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6551KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 9962KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2685KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 6386KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3422KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3451KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 11786KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 11394KB
Windows XP update: ~ 3138KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2686509)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 484KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 989KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 656KB
Windows XP update: ~ 488KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center (KB2604042)
Locale: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-078 (KB2572066) on Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center update: ~ 4750KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2604078)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-078 (KB2572069) on Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 update: ~ 3594KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2604092)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633880) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 19715KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 49202KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 42314KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2604094)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633874) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 11152KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 16656KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 17461KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2604105)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 5691KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 7878KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2604110)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 15774KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 28101KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2604111)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 946KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Server 2008 for IA64 update: ~ 1184KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 for x64 update: ~ 1026KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2604114)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633879) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 16165KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 24323KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 16416KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2604115)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633873) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 15786KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 23666KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 15851KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2604121)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539636) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 23466KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 39403KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 44743KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2695962)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 update: ~ 37KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 40KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 36KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 40KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 35KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 41KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 486KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 991KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 661KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP update: ~ 489KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system 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.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 (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 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 update: ~ 19588KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - May 2012 update: ~ 20974KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15733KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
Update for Root Certificates for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB931125)
Locale: All
Deployment:
Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog for Windows XP
WSUS and Catalog for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB931125 on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Root Certificates For Windows Server 2003 [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
Root Certificates For Windows Server 2008 [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
Root Certificates for Windows XP [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
Root Certificates for Windows 7 [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
Root Certificates for Windows Vista [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
Description:
This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
MS12-023: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2675157)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
Supersedes:
MS12-010 (KB2647516) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 9630KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 11125KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 21643KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 22302KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 24695KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 11126KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 6610KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9448KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16099KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12592KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 22320KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18515KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10306KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4166KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24916KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37597KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41792KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19496KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10308KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9057KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3856KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9448KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18515KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10306KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41792KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37597KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9057KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10308KB
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.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS10-019 (KB978601) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 224KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 377KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 465KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 211KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 435KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 334KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 628KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1365KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 959KB
Windows XP update: ~ 633KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2656368)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 1914KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 1957KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 2114KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656369)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 1280KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1873KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 1713KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2656370)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 5678KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 for IA64 update: ~ 5876KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 for x64 update: ~ 5720KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656372)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 405KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 411KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 254KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656373)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 407KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 414KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 253KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2656374)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 470KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 274KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 473KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2656376)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 update: ~ 667KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center (KB2656378)
Locale: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center update: ~ 725KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2524478)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 445KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2679255)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB2639308 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
KB973879 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 3009KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6654KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 8618KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2100KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 4048KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2343KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2012 (KB890830)
Locale: All
Deployment: Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2012 update: ~ 18510KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - April 2012 update: ~ 19807KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15293KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [April 2012] (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 Mail Junk E-mail Filter [April 2012] update: ~ 2154KB
Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [April 2012] update: ~ 2156KB
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.
Update for Root Certificates for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB931125)
Locale: All
Deployment:
Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog for Windows XP
WSUS, and Catalog for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB931125 on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Root Certificates for Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP [March 2012] update: ~ 376KB
Description:
This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
MS12-017: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003 (KB2647170)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
MS11-058 (KB2562485) on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
MS12-009 (KB2645640) on Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 367KB
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 264KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 310KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1209KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 4772KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 3024KB
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 system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: MS12-008 (KB2660465) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1159KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1552KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3107KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1012KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2658KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1329KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1421KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5537KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4265KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1421KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-019: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2665364)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Moderate
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1231KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2708KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3077KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1188KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2591KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected application to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-065 (KB2570222) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 715KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1243KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 470KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 313KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 252KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 617KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 555KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1208KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 762KB
Windows XP update: ~ 550KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-020: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2667402)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Important: Windows Server 2008 R2
Moderate: Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 136KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 149KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 208KB
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 system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 131KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2639308)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB2534366 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 2029KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 5043KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2647518)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 update: ~ 37KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 40KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 36KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 40KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 37KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 42KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 486KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 991KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 660KB
Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP update: ~ 489KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system 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.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 update: ~ 18782KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - March 2012 update: ~ 20108KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15160KB
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 is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [March 2012] (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 Mail Junk E-mail Filter [March 2012] update: ~ 2153KB
Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [March 2012] update: ~ 2155KB
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.
Update for Root Certificates for Windows XP (KB931125)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB931125
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Root Certificates for Windows XP [February 2012] update: ~ 369KB
Description:
This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
Update for Root Certificates for Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (KB931125)
Locale: All
Deployment: WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Approximate file sizes:
Root Certificates for Windows Vista [February 2012] update: ~ 369KB
Root Certificates for Windows 7 [February 2012] update: ~ 369KB
Description:
This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [February 2012]
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 [February 2012] update: ~ 118184KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 186385KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [February 2012] update: ~ 47566KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 209566KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 [February 2012] update: ~ 84329KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [February 2012] update: ~ 44826KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 116385KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista [February 2012] update: ~ 105016KB
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 146337KB
Description:
This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-087 (KB2639417) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1158KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1548KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3075KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1012KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2660KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1329KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1421KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5536KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4261KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1421KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=238387
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=238387)
MS12-009: Security Update for Windows (KB2645640)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
MS11-046 (KB2503665) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
MS11-080 (KB2592799) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 298KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 473KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 441KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~245KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 559KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1232KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 786KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238474
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238474)
MS12-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2647516)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Low: Windows Server 2003
Supersedes:
MS11-099 (KB2618444) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 9628KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 11127KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 22306KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 21667KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 24694KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 6614KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 11132KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9449KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16104KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12586KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18531KB
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 22328KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10320KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4164KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24908KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19496KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37588KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41787KB
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10323KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3854KB
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9056KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9449KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18531KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10320KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37588KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41787KB
Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9056KB
Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10323KB
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=236989
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=236989)
MS12-012: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2643719)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 460KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 484KB
Windows Server 2008: ~ 440KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 524KB
Windows Server 2008 x64: ~ 488KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239941
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239941)
MS12-013: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2654428)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 317KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 602KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 758KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 306KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 730KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 547KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238617
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238617)
MS12-014: Security Update for Windows XP (KB2661637)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP update: ~ 485KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239945
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239945)
MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2633870)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539636) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 3515KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 3554KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 3713KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232393
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232393)
MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2633873)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539635) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 1815KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 1824KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 1175KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232396
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232396)
MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2633874)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539633) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 2208KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 1526KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 2212KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232397
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232397)
MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2633879)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539634) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 2116KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 2122KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1486KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232395
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232395)
MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2633880)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539631) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 3047KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5413KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 5257KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232394
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232394)
New Non-Security Content:
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2600217)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 17372KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 32949KB
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 39871KB
Description:
This update addresses stability, reliability, and performance issues in Microsoft .NET Framework 4. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232526
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232526)
Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2603469)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 197KB
Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 101KB
Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 174KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2603469
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2603469)
Update Rollup for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 (KB2626067)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 update: ~ 64556KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2626067
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2626067)
Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (KB2630429)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2554629 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials update: ~ 80429KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630429
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630429)
Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 (KB2630434)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2554634 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 update: ~ 79980KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630434
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630434)
Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials (KB2630436)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates and WSUS
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB2554636 on Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials update: ~ 79931KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630436
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630436)
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2640148)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 4815KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 7725KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 31125KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2640148
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2640148)
Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2660075)
Locale: All
Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 302KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 381KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 425KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660075
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660075)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 update: ~ 18161KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - February 2012 update: ~ 19182KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 14491KB
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 is not a replacement for 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 [February 2012] (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 Mail Junk E-mail Filter [February 2012] update: ~ 2153KB
Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [February 2012] update: ~ 2156KB
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)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Changes to existing non-security content:
Windows Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP (KB944036)
Metadata changed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not need to be reinstalled and does not impact WSUS.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 598KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1397KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1609KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 499KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1341KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1022KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 784KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5369KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1537KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-002: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2603381)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 482KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 984KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 653KB
Windows XP update: ~ 485KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-003: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2646524)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
MS10-069 (KB2121546) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS11-063 (KB2567680) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 213KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 393KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 241KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 625KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1332KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 905KB
Windows XP update: ~ 619KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-004: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2598479)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 165KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 444KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 300KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 561KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1250KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 864KB
Windows XP update: ~ 566KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-004: Security Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 X86 Edition (KB2628259)
Locale: Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 X86 Edition update: ~ 526KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-004: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2628642)
Locale: All
Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Vista
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Vista Media Center TVPack 2008 update: ~ 143KB
Windows Vista Media Center TVPack 2008 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 181KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating:
Critical: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Supersedes:
MS10-033 (KB975562) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1021KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1776KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2437KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 894KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2514KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1727KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1121KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5392KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3596KB
Windows XP update: ~ 1142KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 63KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 89KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 110KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 59KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 98KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 81KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 505KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1065KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 713KB
Windows XP update: ~ 508KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes:
KB2541763 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
KB975467 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS07-031 (KB935840) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
MS09-059 (KB975467) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
MS10-049 (KB980436) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
MS10-085 (KB2207566) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
MS10-095 (KB2385678) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1102KB
Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1798KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2434KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1277KB
Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 3184KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2089KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 689KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1674KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1182KB
Windows XP update: ~ 720KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
MS12-006: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2638806)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Security Updates
Security severity rating: Important
Supersedes: KB971737 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 654KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1510KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1031KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2632503)
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes:
KB942840 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
KB976662 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 7 update: ~ 344KB
Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 778KB
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 909KB
Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 327KB
Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 629KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 780KB
Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1285KB
Windows XP update: ~ 784KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2636573)
Locale: All
Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 99KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 update: ~ 14136KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 14136KB
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - January 2012 update: ~ 15990KB
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
(http://microsoft.com/)
. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [January 2012] (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 Mail Junk E-mail Filter [January 2012] update: ~ 2153KB
Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [January 2012] update: ~ 2156KB
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.
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