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SUMMARY

This article is intended for use by administrators of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Update, and Microsoft Update services. This article contains a cumulative list of content changes that have been made available for WSUS, Windows Update, and Microsoft Update. Administrators can use this list both as a quick reference to content changes that have been made during routine synchronizations and as an explanation of these changes. This information will be updated either during our regular update releases on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month or whenever an unscheduled update is released. This article lists changes that were made on or after January 12, 2010. It does not list changes that were made before that date. For more information about changes that occurred before January 12, 2010, see the "References" section.
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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 12, 2010.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-005: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB978706)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 620KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1428KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 989KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 633KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 610KB
    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=180620 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180620)
  • MS10-006: Security Update for Windows (KB978251) z

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes:
    • MS08-068 (KB957097) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    • MS06-030 (KB914389) on Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 191KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 236KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 453KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 473KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 288KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 350KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 713KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1549KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1085KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 729KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1240KB
    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=178850 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=178850)
  • MS10-007: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB975713)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 628KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1421KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1075KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 697KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 606KB
    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=179067 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179067)
  • MS10-008: Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows(KB978262)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS09-055 (KB973525) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 27KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 28KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 28KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 42KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 61KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 66KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 496KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1013KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 673KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 499KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 495KB
    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.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=158202 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=158202)
  • MS10-009: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB974145)

    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:
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2739KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1493KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2751KB
    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=167190 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167190)
  • MS10-010: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB977894)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Importand/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 and Windows Server 2008 x64
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 117KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 189KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local 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.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179066 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179066)
  • MS10-011: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB978037)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 507KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1040KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 690KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 511KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 506KB
    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=179798 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179798)
  • MS10-012: Security Update for Windows (KB971468)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes: MS09-001 (KB958687) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 224KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 312KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 580KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 625KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 319KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 595KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 681KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1589KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1026KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 664KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 621KB
    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=155976 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=155976)
  • MS10-013: Security Update for Windows (KB975560)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes:
    • MS08-033 (KB951698) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista o MS09-038 (KB971557) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    • MS09-028 (KB971633) on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 794KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1604KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 2590KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2691KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 972KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2040KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1004KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 4667KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3084KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 1053KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 810KB
    • DirectX 9 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 1015KB
    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=167321 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167321)
  • MS10-013: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB977914)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS09-038 (KB971557) on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 564KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1234KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 833KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 572KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 587KB
    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=167321 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167321)
  • MS10-014: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 (KB977290)

    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 X86, Windows Server 2008 X64, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 189KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 240KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 591KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 877KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1243KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 553KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated 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.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=181196 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=181196)
  • MS10-015: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB977165)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedence: MS09-058 (KB971486) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 2392KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 4332KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2552KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3743KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2569KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 7385KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 7816KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 2860KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1604KB
    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=179062 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179062)

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2010 (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, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:
      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 9758KB
      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 10037KB
    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 9758KB
    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 2010] (KB905866)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2222KB
    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2226KB
    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)
  • Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB979099)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2994KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 9244KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 6132KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 2994KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues caused by manifest expiration in AD RMS enabled applications. This update will fix any existing issues in addition to addressing any future application manifest expirations. After you install this item, you may have to restart any running AD RMS enabled applications.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099)
  • Update for Rights Management Services Client for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 (KB979099)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 Client update: ~ 1091KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update/Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 2092KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 2799KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues caused by manifest expiration in AD RMS enabled applications. This update will fix any existing issues in addition to addressing any future application manifest expirations. After you install this item, you may have to restart any running AD RMS enabled applications.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099)
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

New non-security content:

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821)[January 2010]

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB947821 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: ~ 30301KB
    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 41490KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64: ~ 59803KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 17485KB
    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 66219KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 88823KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 12373KB
    • Windows Vista update: ~ 87404KB
    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 115004KB
    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.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821)
  • Update for Windows Vista (KB970807)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Vista update: ~ 1334KB
    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1515KB
    Description:
    This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the reliability of Windows Portable Devices (WPD) in certain scenarios.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970807 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970807)
  • Update for Windows 7 (KB976972)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows 7
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 295KB
    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 363KB
    Description:
    You may encounter problems when you move data over USB from a Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer that has an NVIDIA USB EHCI chipset and at least 4GB of RAM.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976972 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976972)
  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB977074)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1099KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1567KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 2037KB
    Description:
    This is a reliability update. This update resolves some reliability issues in Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2. By applying this update, you can achieve better reliability in various scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977074 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977074)
  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB978506)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer
    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:
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 update: ~ 33KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 x64 update: ~ 35KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 35KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 34KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 506KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 507KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB
    Description:
    This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381)

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • BITS 4.0 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB960568)
    • Updated text metadata.
    • Packages 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:
    960568  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960568/ ) Windows Management Framework BITS package (BITS 4.0)
  • Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0 for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows Embedded (KB968930)
    • Updated text metadata.
    • Packages 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:
    968930  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968930/ ) Windows Management Framework Core package (Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0)
  • Update for Windows 7 (KB975891)
    • Updated metadata.
    • 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:
    975891  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975891/ ) HP Multifunction Printers and HP Full Feature Software or HP Basic Driver solutions do not work as expected after a computer upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows 7
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Thursday, January 21, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-002: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB978207)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS09-072 (KB976325) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7: ~ 7413KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 14701KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 19001KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 8945KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 17315KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista update: ~ 8945KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 17315KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9703KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 39468KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 9707KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 39468KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 9685KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 17874KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 20959KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista update: ~ 9685KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 20959KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9272KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 48424KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 38401KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9274KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38401KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3986KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 23552KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 18479KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 4995KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 18479KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 update: ~ 4255KB
    • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 update: ~ 3317KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 8945KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 17315KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista update: ~ 8945KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 17315KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9703KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 39468KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9707KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 39468KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9272KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 484247KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 38401KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9274KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38401KB
    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=179104 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179104)

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036)
    • Packages refreshed for latest cumulative security updates.
    • Packages have changed, but 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:
    944036  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/944036/ ) Availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-001: Security Update for Windows (KB972270)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating:
    • Critical: Windows 2000
    • Low: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Supersedes: MS09-029 (KB961371) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 282KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 589KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 837KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 976KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 439KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 899KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 562KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1269KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 868KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 568KB
    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 581KB
    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=169348 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=169348)

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2010 (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, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:
      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 9409KB
      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 9745KB
    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 9409KB
    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 [January 2010] (KB905866)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2223KB
    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2226KB
    Description:
    Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB971513)
    • Danish and German packages have been updated to address a known installation issue.
    • Packages have changed, but 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:
    971513  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971513/ ) Description of the Windows Automation API
  • Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 (KB973685)
    • Updated metadata for all non-English locales.
    • 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:
    973685  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973685/ ) Description of an update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3
  • Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB973688)
    • Updated metadata for all non-English locales.
    • 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:
    973688  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973688/ ) Description of an update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2
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REFERENCES

For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2009, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
979198  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979198/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2009
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
961825  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961825/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2007, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
947503  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947503/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2007
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
930858  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930858/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2005, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
918043  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918043/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2005
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2
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Keywords: 
kbsecurity kbinfo KB894199
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