Summary
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-042.
More information about this security update
The following articles contain more information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. These articles may contain known issue information.
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KB3114947 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Excel 2013: April 12, 2016
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KB3114964 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Excel 2016: April 12, 2016
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KB3114888 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Excel 2010: April 12, 2016 Known issues in this security update
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After you install this security update, you may receive an error message that resembles the following when you try to start an Office application:
The Windows installer service could not be accessed.
To resolve this problem, do one of the following:
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KB3114892 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Excel 2007: April 12, 2016
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KB3114898 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Excel Viewer 2007: April 12, 2016
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KB3114937 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Word 2013: April 12, 2016
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KB3114983 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Word 2007: April 12, 2016
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KB3114987 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Word Viewer: April 12, 2016
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KB3114990 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Office 2010: April 12, 2016
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KB3114993 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Word 2010: April 12, 2016 Known issues in this security update
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After you install this security update, you may receive an error message that resembles the following when you try to start an Office application:
The Windows installer service could not be accessed.
To resolve this problem, do one of the following:
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KB3154208 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Office for Mac 2011 14.6.3
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KB3142577 MS16-042: Description of the security update for Office 2016 for Mac: April 12, 2016
Nonsecurity-related fixes and improvements that are included in this security update
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Contains fixes for the following nonsecurity issues:
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After you save a document as a PDF in Word 2013, the font name in the PDF doesn't appear as the corresponding PostScript name.
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Some object model methods take a long time to get cell properties in Excel 2013.
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After you copy a range that contains a data table from one instance of Excel 2013 or Excel 2016 to another, the values from the data table are pasted into the correct destination range, but the data table is also pasted into the original location of the sheet.
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Assume that you change the default view for new sheets in Excel 2013. When you start Excel 2013 again and create a worksheet on a touch-enabled environment, Excel 2013 may crash.
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When you open many workbooks in Excel 2016, device context leaks.
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Some object model calls (Range::HasArray, Range:HasFormula and Range::NumberFormat) are slower in Excel 2016 compared to earlier versions of Excel.
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It takes a long time to filter large tables in Excel 2016.
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When you use the Sampling analysis tool of Analysis Toolpak and use 13 as the number of samples in Excel 2016, Excel 2016 crashes.
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When you try to close a workbook that's opened by a modal userform, the workbook that contains the macro and the userform is closed unexpectedly.
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More Information
Microsoft Office 2007 (all editions) and other software Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Excel 2007 Service Pack 3:excel2007-kb3114892-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3:word2007-kb3114983-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack:wordconv2007-kb3114982-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack:xlconv2007-kb3114895-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Excel Viewer:xlview2007-kb3114898-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word Viewer:office-kb3114987-fullfile-enu.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114892See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114983See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114982See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114895See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114898See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114987 |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office 2010 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions):kb24286772010-kb3114990-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) kb24286772010-kb3114990-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)excel2010-kb3114888-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)excel2010-kb3114888-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)word2010-kb3114878-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)word2010-kb3114993-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114990See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114888See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114878See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114993 |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office 2013 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For supported editions of Microsoft Excel 2013 (32-bit editions)excel2013-kb3114947-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For supported editions of Microsoft InfoPath 2013 (64-bit editions)excel2013-kb3114947-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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For supported editions of Microsoft Word 2013 (32-bit editions)word2013-kb3114937-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For supported editions of Microsoft Word 2013 (64-bit editions)word2013-kb3114937-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114947See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114937 |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office 2013 RT (all editions)
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Deployment |
The 3114947 update for Microsoft Outlook 2013 RT is available via Windows Update. |
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The 3114937 update for Microsoft Word 2013 RT is available via Windows Update. |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114947See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114937 |
Microsoft Office 2016 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Excel 2016 (32-bit edition):excel2016-kb3114964-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Excel 2016 (64-bit edition):excel2016-kb3114964-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Office for Mac 2011Prerequisites
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Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later version on an Intel processor
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Mac OS X user accounts must have administrator privileges to install this security update
Installing the UpdateDownload and install the appropriate language version of the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.6.3 Update from the Microsoft Download Center.
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Exit any applications that are running, including virus-protection applications and all Microsoft Office applications because they can interfere with the installation.
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Open the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.6.3 Update volume on your desktop. This step may have been performed for you.
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In the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.6.3 Update volume window, double-click the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.6.3 Update application, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
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When the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk. To verify that the installation finished successfully, see Verifying Update Installation. To remove the update installer, first drag the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.6.3 Update volume to the Trash, and then drag the file that you downloaded to the Trash.
Verifying update installationTo verify that a security update is installed on an affected system, follow these steps:
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In Finder, navigate to the Application Folder (Microsoft Office 2011).
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Select Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook, and then start the application.
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On the application menu, click About Application_Name (where Application_Name is Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook).
If the Latest Installed Update Version number is 14.6.3, the update has been successfully installed.Restart RequirementThis update does not require you to restart your computer.Removing the UpdateThis security update cannot be uninstalled.Additional InformationIf you have technical questions or problems downloading or using this update, see Microsoft for Mac Support to learn about the support options that are available to you.
Office 2016 for MacPrerequisites
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Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 or a later version running on an Intel processor
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A valid Microsoft Office 365 subscription
Installing the UpdateDownload and install the appropriate language version of the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 15.21.1 Update from the Microsoft Download Center.
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Exit any applications that are running, including virus-protection applications and all Microsoft Office applications because they can interfere with the installation.
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Open the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 15.21.1 Update volume on your desktop. This step might have been performed for you.
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In the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 15.21.1 Update volume window, double-click the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 15.21.1 Update application, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
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When the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk. To verify that the installation finished successfully, see Verifying Update Installation. To remove the update installer, first drag the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac 15.21.1 Update volume to the Trash, and then drag the file that you downloaded to the Trash.
Verifying Update InstallationTo verify that a security update is installed on an affected system, follow these steps:
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In Finder, navigate to the Application Folder (Microsoft Office 2016).
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Select Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook, and then start the application.
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On the application menu, click About Application_Name (where Application_Name is Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook).
If the Latest Installed Update Version number is 15.21.1, the update has been successfully installed.Restart RequirementThis update does not require you to restart your computer.Removing the UpdateThis security update cannot be uninstalled.Additional InformationIf you have technical questions or problems downloading or using this update, see Microsoft for Mac Support to learn about the support options that are available to you.
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 (all versions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Office Web App 2010 Service Pack 2:wac2010-kb3114994-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 (all versions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported editions of Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 2:wacserver2013-kb3114934-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 3 (32-bit editions):xlsrvapp2007-kb3114897-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 3 (64-bit editions):xlsrvapp2007-kb3114897-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
After you install this security update on all SharePoint servers, you must run the PSconfig tool to complete the installation process.You may have to restart the computer after you install this security update.In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Excel Services on supported editions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2:xlsrv2010-kb3114871-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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For Word Automation Services on supported editions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2:wdsrv2010-kb3114988-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
After you install this security update on all SharePoint servers, you must run the PSconfig tool to complete the installation process.You may have to restart the computer after you install this security update.In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114871See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3114988 |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Word Automation Services on supported editions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013:wdsrvloc2013-kb3114927-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
After you install this security update on all SharePoint servers, you must run the PSconfig tool to complete the installation process.You may have to restart the computer after you install this security update.In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update requires a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message advises you to restart.To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 887012. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
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