Summary

The security update for Windows 10 that is dated August 18, 2015, includes improvements in the functionality of Windows 10 and resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

  • 3088903 MS15-093: Security update for Internet Explorer: August 18, 2015

Windows 10 updates are cumulative. Therefore, this package contains all previously released fixes. If you have previous updates installed, only the new fixes that are contained in this package will be downloaded and installed to your computer.

How to obtain and install the update

Important If you install a language pack after you install this security update, you must reinstall this security update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this security update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

Method 1: Windows Update

This update is available through Windows Update and will be downloaded and installed automatically.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To obtain the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

File information

For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for this update 3081444.

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support

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