Microsoft has released security bulletin MS08-016. The security bulletin contains all the relevant information about the 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/200803.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200803.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/ms08-016.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-016.mspx)

How to get 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 in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site: For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

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Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) installed to apply this security update.

For more information about how to obtain Office XP Service Pack 3, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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Removal information

To remove this security update, use Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.

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