Summary
This security update resolves several reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage in Internet Explorer. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-144.
How to get and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft Update
This update is available through Microsoft Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see the "Turn on automatic updating in Control Panel" section of this Safety & Security Center article. Note For Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Microsoft Update only.
You can get the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Go to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-144 to find the download links for this update.
More Information
The following article contains more information about this security update:
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3208481 MS16-144: Security update for Hlink.dll for Internet Explorer: December 13, 2016
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3204062 MS16-145: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: December 13, 2016
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3203621 MS16-144: Security update for Internet Explorer: December 13, 2016
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3205408 December 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012
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3205409 December 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012
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3205394 December 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
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3205397 December 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
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3205400 December 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
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3205401 December 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Additionally, see Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history.
Windows Vista (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3203621-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3203621-x64.msu |
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For Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:Windows6.0-KB3208481-x86.msu |
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For Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:Windows6.0-KB3208481-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3203621-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3203621-x64.msu |
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For Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:Windows6.0-KB3208481-x86.msu |
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For Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:Windows6.0-KB3208481-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows 7 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205394-x86.msuSecurity Only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3207752-x86.msuMonthly Quality Roll-Up |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205394-x64.msu Security Only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KBKB3207752-x64.msu Monthly Quality Roll-Up |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3205394See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3207752 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205394-x64.msu Security Only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KBKB3207752-x64.msu Monthly Quality Roll-Up |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3205394See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3207752 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows 8.1 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205400-x86.msuSecurity Only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205401-x86.msuMonthly Quality Roll-Up |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205400-x64.msu Security Only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3205401-x64.msu Monthly Quality Roll-Up |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or 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 3205400See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3205401 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB3205408-x86.msuSecurity Only |
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For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB3205409-x86.msuMonthly Quality Roll-Up |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3205400-x64.msu Security Only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3205401-x64.msu Monthly Quality Roll-Up |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or 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 3205408See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3205409See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3205400See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3205401 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
This update is available through Windows Update. |
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Restart Requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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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 then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
Not applicable |
Windows 10 (all editions)
Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3205383-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3205383-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3205386-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3205386-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3206632-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3206632-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or 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 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support
