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MS08-008: Description of the security update for Windows 2000, for Windows XP, for Windows Server 2003, and for Windows Vista: February 12, 2008

Article ID:943055
Last Review:February 12, 2008
Revision:1.0

INTRODUCTION

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS08-008. This security bulletin contains all the relevant information about the corresponding security update. This information includes file manifest information and deployment options. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites:
Home users:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200802.msp (http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200802.mspx)
Skip the details

Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update Web site now:
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate (http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate)
IT professionals:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-008.msp (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-008.mspx)
How to obtain help and support for this security update

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary about security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx (http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx)
For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, when used with:
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, when used with:
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:
  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition

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