Applies ToWindows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2

This article applies only to releases on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. This article does not apply to security releases for products that are not supported by Windows Update.

Summary

This article is intended for use by administrators of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Update, and Microsoft Update services. This article contains a cumulative list of content changes that have been made available for WSUS, Windows Update, and Microsoft Update. Administrators can use this list both as a quick reference to content changes that have been made during routine synchronizations and as an explanation of these changes. This information will be updated either during our regular update releases on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month or whenever an unscheduled update is released. This article lists changes that were made on or after January 12, 2010. It does not list changes that were made before that date. For more information about changes that occurred before January 12, 2010, see the "References" section.

INTRODUCTION

This article contains a cumulative list of Windows Update content changes that have been made available to Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on or after January 12, 2010.

More Information

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-090: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2416400)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-071 (KB2360131) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 : ~ 9010KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 : ~ 18151KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 : ~ 23220KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista : ~ 7827KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista : ~ 9653KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 : ~ 18600KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 : ~ 15317KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 : ~ 18889KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 9262KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 4254KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 10354KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 : ~ 25446KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 : ~ 48486KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64(KB2360131) : ~ 19921KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 38445KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 42026KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP : ~ 3935KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP : ~ 9299KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP : ~ 10479KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista : ~ 9639KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista for x64 : ~ 18889KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP : ~ 10479KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 10477KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 42710KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP : ~ 9299KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 9297KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems : ~ 48484KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 38446KB

    Description:Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=206495

  • MS10-091: Security Update for Windows (KB2296199) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes:

    • MS10-037 (KB980218) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista

    • MS10-078 (KB2279986) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 247KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 499KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 713KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 298KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 786KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 579KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 640KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1356KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 873KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 654KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=203895

  • MS10-092: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2305420) Locale: AllDeployment: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 725KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1659KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1744KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 847KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1598KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1375KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=203463

  • MS10-093: Security Update for Movie Maker 2.6 for Windows Vista (KB2424434) Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-050 (KB981997) on Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Movie Maker 2.6 for Windows Vista/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1749KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=206698MS10-094: Security Update for 32-bit Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2447961) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes:

    • MS08-053 (KB954156) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    • MS10-033 (KB979332) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPpproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Media Encoder 9 Series for Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1491KB

    • Windows Media Encoder 9 Series for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3419KB

    • Windows Media Encoder 9 Series for Windows Server 2003/Windows XP update: ~ 1451KB

    • Windows Media Encoder 9 Series for Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 SP2 x64 Edition update: ~ 2596KB

    • Windows Media 32-bit Encoder 9 Series for Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 SP2 x64 Edition update: ~ 1579KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=206699

  • MS10-095: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2385678) Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 158KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 307KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 415KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=206683

  • MS10-096: Security Update for Windows (KB2423089) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 307KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 334KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 348KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 331KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 374KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 364KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 512KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1046KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 699KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 515KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=206738

  • MS10-097: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2443105) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 521KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1086KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 729KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 524KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=206689

  • MS10-098: Security Update for Windows (KB2436673) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-073 (KB981957) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1131KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1507KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3014KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1076KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2888KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1427KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1450KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5649KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4355KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1451KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=204869

  • MS10-099: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2440591) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 512KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1058KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 697KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 515KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=206365

  • MS10-100: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2442962) Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 79KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 90KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 123KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 82KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 103KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 87KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=204906

  • MS10-101: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003 (KB2207559) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 481KB

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 289KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 536KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 695KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1688KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 1235KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201319

  • MS10-102: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2345316) Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 468KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 49069KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=205309

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows (KB2443685) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB2158563 on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 438KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 592KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 150KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 876KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 258KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1090KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 510KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1057KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 707KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 513KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2011. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2443685

  • Update for Internet Explorer (KB2467659) Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer for Windows 7 update: ~ 29KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 31KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 38KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 38KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 492KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows XP update: ~ 495KB

    • Internet Explorer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 495KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 491KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~1005KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition update: ~ 667KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 495KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~ 667KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 491KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 495KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~ 667KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues in Internet Explorer. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2467659

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version Locale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2010 update: ~ 11469KB

      • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - December 2010 update: ~ 12938KB

    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2010 (KB890830) - IE Version update: ~ 11469KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [December 2010] (KB905866) Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB905866 on Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [December 2010] update: ~ 2214KB

    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [December 2010] update: ~ 2218KB

    Description:Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036) Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 4149KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 13387KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 24918KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4186KB

    Description:Internet Explorer 8 is the latest version of the familiar Web browser that you are most comfortable using. Internet Explorer 8 helps you get everything that you want from the Web faster, easier, and more privately and securely than ever. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71727

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-051: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2079403)

    • Updated supersedence.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2079403 MS10-051: Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services could allow remote code execution

  • MS10-085, MS10-081, MS10-074, MS10-083, MS10-073, MS10-076: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2207566) (KB2296011) (KB2387149) (KB979687) (KB981957) (KB982132)MS10-075: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Vista (KB2281679)MS10-086: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2294255)

    • Localization text corrected for the Estonian locale only.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2207566 MS10-085: Vulnerabilities in SChannel could allow denial of service 2281679 MS10-075: Vulnerability in Media Player Network Sharing service could allow remote code execution 2294255 MS10-086: Vulnerability in Windows shared cluster disks could allow tampering 2296011 MS10-081: Vulnerability in the Windows common control library could allow remote code execution 2387149 MS10-074: Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Classes could allow remote code execution 979687 MS10-083: Description of the security update for WordPad: October 12, 2010 981957 MS10-073: Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode drivers could allow elevation of privilege 982132 MS10-076: Vulnerability in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine could allow remote code execution

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416472)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416472 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2

  • MS10-077: Security Update for .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2160841)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2160841 MS10-077: Vulnerability in the .NET Framework could allow remote code execution

  • MS10-083: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7 (KB979688)

    • Localization change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    979688 MS10-083: Description of the security update for Windows Shell: October 12, 2010

  • MS10-083: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Vista (KB979688)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update may need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    979688 MS10-083: Description of the security update for Windows Shell: October 12, 2010

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Update for Windows 7 (KB982110)

    • Localization text corrected for the Estonian locale only.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982110 The QueryPathOfRegTypeLib function does not return the correct path for a 32-bit version of an application in a 64-bit edition of Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB982670)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982670 The .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is available on Windows Update

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB982671)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982671 The.NET Framework 4 is available on Windows Update

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

New Non-Security Content:

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Application Server for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2386667)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Best Practices Analyzer for Application Server for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 107KB

    Description:Install this update to revise the rules of Best Practice Analyzer (BPA) for the Application Server role on Windows Server 2008 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your system.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2386667

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List (KB2447568)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 update: ~ 26KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 25KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 26KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 499KB

    Description:This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [November 2010]Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 [November 2010] update: ~ 35077KB

    • Windows 7 x64 [November 2010] update: ~ 48983KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [November 2010] update: ~ 20348KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [November 2010] update: ~ 67297KB

    • Windows Server 2008 [November 2010] update: ~ 76964KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [November 2010] update: ~ 38950KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 [November 2010] update: ~ 103444KB

    • Windows Vista [November 2010] update: ~ 98148KB

    • Windows Vista x64 [November 2010] update: ~ 134115KB

    Description:This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

Changes to existing Non-Security Content:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB982670)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982670

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB982671)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982671

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2010 update: ~ 11834KB

      • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - November 2010 update: ~ 12279KB

    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2010 (KB890830) - IE Version update: ~ 11834KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [November 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB905866 on Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [November 2010] update: ~ 2214KB

    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [November 2010] update: ~ 2217KB

    Description:Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-054: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB982214)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982214 MS10-054: Vulnerabilities in SMB Server could allow remote code execution

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

New non-security content

  • Update for Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2249857)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 33KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 36KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 45KB

    Description:This is a reliability update. Install this update to prevent disk corruption when hibernating or crashing using a disk drive that is greater than or equal to two terabytes. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2249857

  • Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7 (KB2284742)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes:

    • KB977863 on Windows 7

    • KB981078 on Windows 7

    • KB975053 on Windows 7

    Target platforms: Windows 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7: ~ 5204KB

    • Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7 x64-based Systems: ~ 6410KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows 7. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2284742

  • Update for Windows 7 (KB2293330)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 86KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 101KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2293330

  • Rules Update for Domain Name System Best Practice Analyzer for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2385596)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, andCatalog Classification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Domain Name System Best Practice Analyzer for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 249KB

    Description:You can use the DNS Rules update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the DNS role. BPA scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and results include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2385596

  • Update for Windows (KB2388210)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes:

    • KB2272691 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

    • KB955759 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

    • KB982519 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2204KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 3429KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2703KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4027KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1170KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 2190KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1850KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 60KB

    • Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer for x64-based Systems update: ~ 1116KB

    • Windows 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 1148KB

    • Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 908KB

    • Windows Server 2008 Dynamic Installer for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 32KB

    • Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Dynamic Installer for x64-based Systems update: ~ 32KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2388210

  • Update for Root Certificates [October 2010] (KB931125)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB931125 on Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Root Certificates [October 2010] update: ~ 352KB

    Description:This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer 7, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-077: Security Update for .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2160841)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2160841 MS10-077: Vulnerability in the .NET Framework could allow remote code execution

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-072: Security Update for Windows (KB2345304)

    • Updating More URL Info.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2345304 MS10-072: Description of the security update for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: October 12, 2010

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-071: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2360131)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-053 (KB2183461) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 : ~ 8994KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 : ~ 18052KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 : ~ 23220KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista : ~ 7823KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista : ~ 9639KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 : ~ 18567KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 : ~ 15289KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 : ~ 18889KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 9262KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 4254KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 10354KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 : ~ 25446KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 : ~ 48486KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64(KB2360131) : ~ 19921KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 38445KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 42026KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP : ~ 3738KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP : ~ 10354KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP : ~ 9265KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista : ~ 9639KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista for x64 : ~ 18889KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP : ~ 10354KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 10354KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 42026KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP : ~ 9265KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 : ~ 9262KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems : ~ 48486KB

    • Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 : ~ 38445KB

    Description:Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202013

  • MS10-086: Security Update for Windows (KB2345304)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Important: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003

    Supersedes: MS10-039 (KB983444) on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 X64 Edition update: ~ 17404KB oWindows SharePoint Services 3.0 update: ~ 13285KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191905

  • MS10-073: Security Update for Windows (KB981957)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-048 (KB2160329) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1130KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1505KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3020KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1076KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2889KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1432KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1450KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5648KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4349KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 1477KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1450KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201093

  • MS10-074: Security Update for Windows (KB2387149)Locale: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese Brazil, Portuguese Portugal, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, TurkishDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ModerateSupersedes: MS07-12 (KB924667) on Windows Server 2003 x86Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 560KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 560KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 558KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 570KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 560KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 571KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 994KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1604KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1267KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1445KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 1443KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201703

  • MS10-075: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Vista (KB2281679)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7

    • Important: Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 342KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 704KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 365KB oWindows Vista x64 update: ~ 763KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201722

  • MS10-076: Security Update for Windows (KB982132)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes:

    • MS10-001 (KB972270) on Windows Server 2003

    • MS10-037 (KB980218) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 81KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 156KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 213KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 120KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 283KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 212KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 549KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1206KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 818KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 553KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194560

  • MS10-077: Security Update for .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2160841)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 159KB

    • .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64/Windows Server 2008 IA-64/Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 314KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194969

  • MS10-078: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2279986)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-037 (KB980218) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 649KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1359KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 890KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 652KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 653KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201084

  • MS10-081: Security Update for Windows (KB2296011)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1065KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2150KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3316KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1151KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 3470KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2355KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1050KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3985KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2570KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 1106KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1095KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201086

  • MS10-082: Security Update for Windows (KB2378111)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    • Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008

    Supersedes: MS10-027 (KB979402) on Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 12291KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 16639KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 12607KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 19168KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2403KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4509KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 5940KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 9840KB

    • Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 5940KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201098

  • MS10-083: Security Update for Windows (KB979687)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1391KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2617KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3509KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 902KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2460KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1906KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1150KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5272KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3994KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1132KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=190553

  • MS10-083: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB979688)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 193KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 382KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 539KB

    • Windows Desktop Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 133KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 221KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 590KB

    • Windows Desktop Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 269KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 432KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=190553

  • MS10-084: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2360937)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-066 (KB982802) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 827KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3390KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2476KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 892KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 793KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201720

  • MS10-085: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2207566)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-049 (KB980436) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 143KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 313KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 399KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 194KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 488KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 368KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201705

  • MS10-086: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2294255)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ModerateTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2371KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1781KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201721

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows (KB2345886)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 431KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 619KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1050KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1378KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1297KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1769KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 733KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1663KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1104KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 706KB

    Description:Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202472

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2010 update: ~ 11702KB

      • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - October 2010 update: ~ 10675KB

    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2010 (KB890830) - IE Version update: ~ 11702KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036)

    • Packages refreshed for latest cumulative security updates.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not have to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    944036 Availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416447)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416447 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 (64-bit), Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2416451)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416451 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 on 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2416468)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416468 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2003 and on Windows XP

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2416469)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416469 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and on Windows Server 2008

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2416470)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416470 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and on Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 and Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2416471)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416471 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416472)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416472 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416473)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416473 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2416474)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2416474 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2418240)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2418240 MS10-070: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008, on Windows Vista, on Windows XP, and on Windows Server 2003

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2418241)

    • Localization added.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2418241

  • MS10-062: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB975558)

    • Metadata changed.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    975558 MS10-062: Vulnerability in MPEG-4 Codec could allow remote code execution

Thursday, September 30, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2416469)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-036 (KB972593) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2132KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 1698KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2088KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202369

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416447)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-041 (KB979906) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP update: ~ 14365KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64, Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 14522KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 14378KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202365

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416472)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate File Size:

    • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 601KB

    • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 7943KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 IA-64, Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 8315KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202374

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2418240)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1356KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 1159KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1202KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202420

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2416474)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-036 (KB972594) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 1135KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1130KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1138KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202371

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2418241)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 13441KB

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 13149KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 6909KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202370

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2416468)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 4708KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2615KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202368

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2416470)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1347KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 2047KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2049KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202372

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2416451)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003Approximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1073KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202366

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2416473)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate File Size:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1741KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 1456KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1526KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202421

  • MS10-070: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2416471)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/AU, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate File Size:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 4084KB

    • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 4499KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 3338KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to information. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202373

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows (KB2158563)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB981793 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 434KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 588KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 151KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 875KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 259KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1090KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 510KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1055KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 707KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 513KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2010. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/2158563

  • Update for Internet Explorer (KB2362765)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 26KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 500KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 500KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 28KB

    Description:This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB979538)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 179KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 213KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 264KB

    Description:Install this update to prevent unexpected shutdowns or bluescreens when you are using a USB video device. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979538

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2398632)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2398632 Internet Explorer 8 Upgrade Advisor does not function correctly after you install update 2183461 in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-061: Security Update for Windows (KB2347290)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Critical: Windows XP

    • Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003.

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows XP Embedded.Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 171KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 228KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 332KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 110KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 210KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 170KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 513KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1045KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 705KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 517KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 519KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=200505

  • MS10-062: Security Update for Windows (KB975558)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows XP EmbeddedApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 143KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 230KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 711KB

    • Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 912KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 838KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 851KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190884

  • MS10-063: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB981322)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Embedded and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 293KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 504KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 660KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1454KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 999KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 668KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 664KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=200378

  • MS10-065: Security Update for Windows (KB2124261)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS08-006 (KB942830) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 233KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 476KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 632KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 217KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 568KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 469KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 662KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1617KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1166KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 642KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=199537

  • MS10-065: Security Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2271195)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 73KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 124KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 171KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=199537

  • MS10-065: Security Update for Windows XP (KB2290570)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows XP update: ~ 601KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=199537

  • MS10-066: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982802)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-026 (KB970238) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 827KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3393KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2475KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 793KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197105

  • MS10-067: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2259922)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 617KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1427KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 936KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 620KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197102

  • MS10-068: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003 (KB981550)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-066 (KB973037) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 856KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1149KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 860KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1179KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1209KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5647KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 4171KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190509

  • MS10-068: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982000)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Critical: Windows XP

    • Important: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

    Supersedes: MS09-066 (KB973039) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1226KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2864KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1229KB o Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 1231KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190509

  • MS10-069: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2121546)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: KB930178 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP.Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 639KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1363KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 914KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 647KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 634KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197093

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2141007)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 587KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1468KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1082KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 801KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3094KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1476KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 802KB

    Description:Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=200499

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2398632)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 update: ~ 581KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1052KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1240KB

    Description:This update (KB2398632) addresses an issue with the Internet Explorer 8 Add-on upgrade advisor that was introduced by KB2183461: MS10-053 - Cumulative Security update for Windows Internet Explorer for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71719

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 11773KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 12199KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 11773KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [September 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista Target platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2215KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2218KB

    Description:Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 Edition (KB2264080)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 402KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve a set of known issues with Hyper-V. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264080

  • Update for Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2272691)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1887KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1943KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2272691 Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer (KB2272691)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows 7 Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic InstallerApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer for x64-based Systems update: ~ 1115KB

    • Windows 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 11431KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 60KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/982519 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2272691)

  • Update for Root Certificates [August 2010] (KB931125)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB931125 on Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows XP update: ~ 339KB

    Description:This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer 7, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [August 2010]Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 5217KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 8184KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 5882KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 8391KB

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 4573KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 12374KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 7358KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 7712KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12763KB

    Description:This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

  • Update for Windows Home Server (KB979453)Locale: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, English, German, Japanese, Spanish, ItalianDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Automatic UpdatesClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Home Server update: ~ 1812KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve an issue with Windows Home Server. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979453

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB982110)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 299KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 639KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 937KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982110

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-053: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista (KB2183461)

    • Updated detection logic metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2183461 MS10-053: Cumulative Security update for Internet Explorer

  • MS10-046: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2286198)

    • Updated supersedence metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    2286198 MS10-046: Vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow remote code execution

  • MS10-047: Security Update for Windows XP Embedded (KB981852)

    • Localization text corrected.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    981852 MS10-047: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege

  • MS10-050: Security Update for Windows XP Embedded (KB981997)

    • Localization text corrected.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    981997 MS10-050: Vulnerability in Windows Movie Maker could allow remote code execution

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (KB948465)

    • Removed Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit Filter from each update.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    948465 Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB982670)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982670 The .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is available on Windows Update

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB982671)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982671 The.NET Framework 4 is available on Windows Update

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-047: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB981852)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-021 (KB979683) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1946KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 4475KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 6664KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 14KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 4331KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2752KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 2270KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding or to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=195812

  • MS10-048: Security Update for Windows (KB2160329)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-032 (KB979559) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1129KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1504KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2980KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1076KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2885KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1429KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1449KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5644KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4348KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1450KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 1477KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194552

  • MS10-049: Security Update for Windows (KB980436)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Critical: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

    • Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPSupersedes: (KB960225) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 144KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 313KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 400KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 194KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 489KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 369KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 700KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1662KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1142KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 584KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 571KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197104

  • MS10-050: Security Update for Windows Vista and Windows XP (KB981997)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-016 (KB975561) on Windows Vista and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Vista and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Movie Maker 2.6 for Windows Vista/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1766KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 3672KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4871KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1730KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 1820KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3131KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197103

  • MS10-051: Security Update for Windows (KB2079403)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes:

    • KB973687 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    • KB955069 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 511KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1062KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1361KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 590KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1508KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1341KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 938KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3756KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2777KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 923KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 934KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=196268

  • MS10-052: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2115168)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 550KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 728KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 553KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 553KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194432

  • MS10-053: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2183461)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-035 (KB982381) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 update: ~ 8098KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 20901KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 16155KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9457KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18506KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10355KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10346KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41853KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9457KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista for x64 update: ~ 18506KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10355KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10346KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41853KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 7784KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 18508KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 15144KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9271KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38414KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 48431KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9257KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9253KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 48431KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38414KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3583KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4086KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24229KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 18971KB

    Description:Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=196549

  • MS10-054: Security Update for Windows (KB982214)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Critical: Windows XP

    • Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003

    Supersedes: MS10-012 (KB971468) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 328KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 473KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 875KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 326KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 829KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 527KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 683KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1592KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1028KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 661KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 665KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190318

  • MS10-055: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB982665)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 122KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 121KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 129KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 129KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 528KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 530KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 701KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194906

  • MS10-058: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Embedded Standard 7 (KB978886)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS10-029 (KB978338) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Embedded Standard 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 638KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1689KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64/Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 1009KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1128KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2798KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1928KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 update: ~ 638KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64 update: ~ 1009KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194562

  • MS10-059: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB982799)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 45KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 72KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 81KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 75KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 102KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 100KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=196444

  • MS10-060: Security Update for .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB983582)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS09-061 (KB953300) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 117KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 159KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 117KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194963

  • MS10-060: Security Update for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB983583)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS09-061 (KB974417) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 117KB

    • .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 314KB

    • .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 159KB

    • .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 117KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194968

  • MS10-060: Security Update for .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB983587)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS09-061 (KB974291) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista x86 update: ~ 4485KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16948KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 9136KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194962

  • MS10-060: Security Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB983588)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS09-061 (KB974469) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista x86 update: ~ 4881KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 11692KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 10351KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194965

  • MS10-060: Security Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB983589)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS09-061 (KB974470) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 6083KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 11970KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 11548KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194966

  • MS10-060: Security Update for .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB983590)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 5995KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 11411KB

    • .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 11902KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=194967

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 12049KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 11794KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 12049KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [August 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB905866 on Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2214KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2219KB

    Description:Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB982664)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 29KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 27KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 29KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 500KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 500KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 28KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 28KB

    Description:This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036)

    • Packages refreshed for latest cumulative security updates.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not have to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    944036 Availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8

Monday, August 2, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-046: Security Update for Windows (KB2286198)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 4494KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6912KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 17803KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 4314KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 8262KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 6880KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3012KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 14094KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 12358KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 3028KB

    • Windows XP Embedded update: ~ 3189KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197393

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB956250)

    • Localized text revision.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956250

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982524)

    • Metadata change and localized text revision.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982524

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB982525)

    • Localized text revision.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982525

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB982526)

    • Localized text revision.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982526

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-042: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2229593)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 746KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 2121KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1142KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 745KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing tis update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194729

  • MS10-043: Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2032276)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Embedded Standard 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 475KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 623KB

    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 update: ~ 623KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=194164

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 11508KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 11840KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 11508KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [July 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2214KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2218KB

    Description:Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB982300)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates and WSUSClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 160KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 200KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 200KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve an issue in which a computer that has Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes on restart with certain LSI 1394 host controllers. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982300

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-021: Security Update for Windows 7 (KB979683)

    • Metadata change to remove supersedence.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    979683 MS10-021: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege

  • MS10-024: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (KB976323)

    • Updated detection logic metadata and packages.

    • Binaries have changed for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    976323 MS10-024: Description of the security update for Windows SMTP Service: April 13, 2010

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB979906)

    • Package change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    979906 MS10-041: Description of the security update for the Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 in Windows 2000, in Windows XP, in Windows Server 2003, in Windows Vista, and in Windows Server 2008: June 8, 2010

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB979909)

    • Package change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    979909MS10-041: Description of the security update for the.NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and for the.NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 for Windows 2000, for Windows Server 2003, and for Windows XP: June 8, 2010

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB971644)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    971644 Description of the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB956250)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 6330KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 2025KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 5029KB

    Description:This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180012

  • Rules Update for Active Directory Domain Services Best Practice Analyzer for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Editions (KB980360)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 276KB

    Description:Install this update to revise the rules of Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) for the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980360

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB980846)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 529KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 1499KB

    Description:Install this update to allow Windows 7 to provide a Windows Vista context for legacy applications designed for older Windows versions. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/980846

  • Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7 (KB981078)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogSupersedes: KB977863 on Windows 7Classification: Updates, Non-Security Supersedes: KB977863 on Windows 7Target platforms: Windows 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 4920KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 6103KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows 7. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190670

  • Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista (KB982480)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes:

    • KB974306 on Windows Vista

    • KB967632 on Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 10286KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 11095KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows Vista. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190720

  • Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Vista (KB982519)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogSupersedes: KB976264Classification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1746KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 1884KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 1943KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1884KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64: ~1943KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2703KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 3426KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4014KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/982519

  • Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer (KB982519)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows 7 Dynamic Installer and Windows Vista Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Vista Dynamic InstallerApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 1143KB

    • Windows 7 x64 Dynamic Installer update: ~1115

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 60KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 31KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista Dynamic Installer update: ~ 907KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 32KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/982519

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982524)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 313KB

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 116KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 159KB

    Description:This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190964

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB982525)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 6330KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 2025KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 5029KB

    Description:This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190849

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB982526)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1975KB

    • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 4922KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 6276KB

    Description:This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190967

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB982670)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 4922KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2025KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 5029KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 30226KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 43000KB

    Description:The Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile provides a subset of features from the .NET Framework 4. The Client Profile is designed to run client applications and to enable the fastest possible deployment for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows Forms technology.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191022

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB982671)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 4922KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 6276KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 6330KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2025KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 5029KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 37050KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 54240KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 50449KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 37050KB

    Description:The .NET Framework is Microsoft's comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes. The .NET Framework 4 works side by side with older Framework versions. Applications that are based on earlier versions of the Framework will continue to run on the version targeted by default.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191023

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-026: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB977816)

    • Updated detection logic metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    977816 MS10-026: Vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 codec could allow remote code execution

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982865)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982865 MS10-041: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows 2000, for Windows XP, and for Windows Server 2003: June 8, 2010

  • MS09-061: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB953297)

    • Updated detection metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    953297 MS09-061: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1: October 13, 2009

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Update for Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0 for Windows Server 2008 (KB968930)

    • Metadata change.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    968930 Windows Management Framework Core package (Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0)

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for File Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981111)

    • Updated links in package.

    • Packages have been changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    981111 An update is available for Best Practices Analyzer for the File Services role in x64 editions of Windows Server 2008 R2

This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-035: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB982381)

    • Metadata update.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    982381MS10-035: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB982381) : June 8, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-032: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB979559)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-065 (KB969947) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1500KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 1500KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2886KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1076KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1429KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1448KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5645KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4337KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1476KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1314KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184917

  • MS10-033: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB975562)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes:

    • MS08-033 (KB951698) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    • MS09-028 (KB971633) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

    • KB976138 on Windows 2000

    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1870KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 589KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1190KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 998KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 4655KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3061KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1046KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1009KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191065

  • MS10-033: Security Update for Windows Media Format Runtime for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB978695)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS09-047 (KB968816) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Media Format Runtime 11 for Windows XP x64 update, 32-bit: ~ 1501KB

    • Media Format Runtime 9.5 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1370KB

    • Media Format Runtime 9.5 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update, 32-bit: ~ 2225KB

    • Media Format Runtime 9.5 for Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 update, 64-bit: ~ 1875KB

    • Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP2 update: ~ 4841KB

    • Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP3 update: ~ 4410KB

    • Media Format Runtime 9 for Windows Server 2000 update: ~ 1204KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191065

  • MS10-033: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB979332)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 915KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update, 32-bit: ~ 915KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update, 64-bit: ~ 2185KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update, 32-bit: ~ 1163KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update, 64-bit: ~ 1493KB

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 1034KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191065

  • MS10-033: Security Update for Windows (KB979482)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 105KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 105KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 177KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 92KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 134KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 526KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1233KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 749KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 530KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 551KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191065

  • MS10-034: Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB980195)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-008 (KB978262) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 26KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 28KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 42KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 50KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 54KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 496KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1013KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 674KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 500KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 495KB

    Description: Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185159

  • MS10-035: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB982381)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-018 (KB980182) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 update: ~ 15956KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 15956KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 18484KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9446KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18465KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 7777KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 15134KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista update: ~ 7777KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 15134KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4087KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 48432KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 18960KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9261KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 38407KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 Windows XP update: ~ 10277KB Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9266KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38407KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 4237KB

    • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 3317KB

    Description: Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190898

  • MS10-037: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB980218)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 496KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 496KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 787KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 297KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 578KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 648KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1358KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 890KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 653KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 637KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190508

  • MS10-039: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003 (KB983444)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2003Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 x86, Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 17876KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 21946KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191905

  • MS10-040: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 (KB982666)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 43KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 64KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 ia64 update: ~ 85KB

    • Windows Server 2008 ia64 update: ~ 4004KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1686KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3187KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 888KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 1637KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3142KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=191788

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 Security Update for Windows XP (KB979904)Locale: Spanish, Dutch, Chinese (Traditional), Italian, English, Japanese, German, French, Korean, Chinese (Simplified)Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Critical/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows XP update: ~ 595KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185332

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB979906)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-061 (KB953297) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 226KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 226KB

    • Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 226KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185333

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB979907)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1096KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185334

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB979909)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 226KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 226KB

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 226KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185335

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB979910)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 172KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 370KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 372KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185336

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB979911)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 123KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 129KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 131KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185337

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB979913)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS09-036 (KB972593) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2218KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 1784KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2175KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185340

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Security Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB979916)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 256KB

    • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 261KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 151KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185343

  • MS10-041: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982865)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 116KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 159KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190827

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    • Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerApproximate file sizes:

      • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

        • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 10341KB

        • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 10675KB

      • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 10341KB

    Description: After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [June 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2216KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2220KB

    Description: Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982167)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 313KB

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 116KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 159KB

    Description: Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179997

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB982168)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 116KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 159KB

    Description: Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180002

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB982532)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1130KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 1135KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1138KB

    Description: Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179999

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 x86 (KB982533)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1347KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 2047KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2049KB

    Description: Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180000

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB982535)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1130KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 1135KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1138KB

    Description: Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180004

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB982536)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1347KB

    • Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista update: ~ 2047KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2049KB

    Description: Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180007

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036)

    • Packages refreshed for latest cumulative security updates.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    944036 Availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Update for Root Certificates [May 2010] (KB931125)Locale: AllDeployment: Optional/Automatic Update, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB931125 on Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows XP update: ~ 336KB

    Description:This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer 7, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125

  • Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (KB981793)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Update Rollups, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB979306 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 513KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 513KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-R2 update: ~150KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 258KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 876KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1086KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 510KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1056KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 706KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 513KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2010. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/981793

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB981981)Locale: All.Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 132KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 134KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 132KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve the issue where the month of July is displayed in a version of Arabic other than the one you are running. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981981

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB982632)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 update: ~ 33KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 x64 update: ~ 35KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 35KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 34KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 507KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 507KB

    • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB

    Description:This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

Tuesday, May 11,2010

New security content:

  • MS10-030: Security Update for Windows(KB978542)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes:

    • MS09-037 (KB973354) on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

    • MS08-048 (KB951066) on Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1719KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 2939KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1158KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1218KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1761KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3018KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1319KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 7036KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4706KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1338KB

    • Outlook Express 5.5 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 1545KB

    • Outlook Express 6.0 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 2425KB

    Description:A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=188377

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    • Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

      • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

        • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 12768KB

        • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 10518KB

      • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 10196KB

    Description:After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [May 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2217KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2220KB

    Description:Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS09-061: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB974417)

    • Metadata update.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    974417 MS09-061: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1: October 13, 2009

Tuesday, April 27,2010

New non-security content:

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista (KB947821)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 31221KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 61156KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 18287KB

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 68675KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 91953KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 34670KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 89859KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 122624KB

    Description:This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB975496)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 138KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 241KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve the issue in which a computer stops responding during shutdown if BitLocker is enabled on the system drive on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975496

  • Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB976002)Locale: AllDeployment: WSUS and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 103KB

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 104KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 118KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 119KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 572KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 745KB

    Description:Install this update to access a Choice Screen which lets you select whether and which Web browser(s) to install in addition to Internet Explorer. After you have installed this software update it cannot be removed.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976002

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB976422)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 90KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 167KB

    Description:Install this update to support Secure Digital (SD) cards that are larger than 32 GB. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976422

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for DHCP Server for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB977236)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 178KB

    Description:You can use DHCP Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the DHCP role and help identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices from Microsoft for this role. BPA scan will examine the DHCP server configuration and identify potential issues such as incomplete or incorrect configuration of DHCP scopes. Identifying and fixing these issues will help in improving reliability, performance of the DHCP server and avoid potential network issues. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977236

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for HYPER-V for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB977238)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 168KB

    Description:You can use Hyper-V Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the Hyper-V role, and help identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices of Microsoft for this role. BPA scans the configuration of the physical computer, the virtual machines, and other resources such as virtual networking and virtual storage. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977238

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Network Policy and Access Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (NPAS) (KB977239)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 191KB

    Description:You can use the Network Policy and Access Services update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running one or more of following the role services: Network Policy Server, Health Registration Authority, and Routing and Remote Access Service. BPA can help you identify Network Policy and Access Services configurations that do not comply with best practices of Microsoft for this role. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977239

  • Rules Update for Remote Desktop Services Best Practice Analyzer for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB979734)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 178KB

    Description:Install this update to revise the rules of Best Practice Analyzer (BPA) for Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your system.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979734

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB980248)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 30086KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 30090KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 30095KB

    Description:Install this update to remove the Windows File Protection from applicable Windows font files. This update is necessary so the Office 2010 installer can update the fonts. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980248

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB980408)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 5517KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 8721KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 19720KB

    Description:Install this update to resolve reliability issues with Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. For complete details of this update, see the Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980408

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for File Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981111)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 243KB

    Description:You can use File Services Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the File Services role and one or more of following role services: DFS Namespaces, DFS Replication, File Server, File Server Resource Manager, Services for Network File System. BPA can help you identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices of Microsoft. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981111

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Windows Server Update Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981390)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 94KB

    Description:You can use the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running WSUS. A BPA scan of WSUS can help you determine whether WSUS was properly installed and configured on your server. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and results include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981390

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Active Directory Rights Management Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB981391)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 83KB

    Description:You can use Active Directory Rights Management Services Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the AD RMS role and help identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices of Microsoft for this role. BPA scans the configuration of the physical computer that is hosting the AD RMS role and determines whether HTTPS is being used for the AD RMS cluster URL and whether the Super Users group is enabled. Scan results are displayed as a list that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981391

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Application Server for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981392)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 76KB

    Description:You can use the Application Server update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the Application Server role. BPA can help you determine whether Application Server was installed correctly on a server. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and results include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981392

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-025: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB980858)

    • Packages have changed.

    • Binaries have changed.

    • This update needs to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    980858 MS10-025: Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Services could allow remote code execution

Thursday, April 22, 2010

New non-security content:

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista (KB947821)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 31221KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 61156KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 18287KB

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 68675KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 91953KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 34670KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 89859KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 122624KB

    Description: This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB975496)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 138KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 241KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve the issue in which a computer stops responding during shutdown if BitLocker is enabled on the system drive on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

  • Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB976002)Locale: AllDeployment: WSUS and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 103KB

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 104KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 118KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 119KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 572KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 745KB

    Description: Install this update to access a Choice Screen which lets you select whether and which Web browser(s) to install in addition to Internet Explorer. After you have installed this software update it cannot be removed.

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB976422)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 90KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 167KB

    Description: Install this update to support Secure Digital (SD) cards that are larger than 32 GB. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for DHCP Server for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB977236)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 178KB

    Description: You can use DHCP Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the DHCP role and help identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices from Microsoft for this role. BPA scan will examine the DHCP server configuration and identify potential issues such as incomplete or incorrect configuration of DHCP scopes. Identifying and fixing these issues will help in improving reliability, performance of the DHCP server and avoid potential network issues. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for HYPER-V for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB977238)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 168KB

    Description: You can use Hyper-V Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the Hyper-V role, and help identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices of Microsoft for this role. BPA scans the configuration of the physical computer, the virtual machines, and other resources such as virtual networking and virtual storage. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Network Policy and Access Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (NPAS) (KB977239)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 191KB

    Description: You can use the Network Policy and Access Services update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running one or more of following the role services: Network Policy Server, Health Registration Authority, and Routing and Remote Access Service. BPA can help you identify Network Policy and Access Services configurations that do not comply with best practices of Microsoft for this role. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

  • Rules Update for Remote Desktop Services Best Practice Analyzer for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB979734)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 178KB

    Description: Install this update to revise the rules of Best Practice Analyzer (BPA) for Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your system.

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB980248)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 30086KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 30090KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 30095KB

    Description: Install this update to remove the Windows File Protection from applicable Windows font files. This update is necessary so the Office 2010 installer can update the fonts. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

  • Rules Update for Active Directory Domain Services Best Practice Analyzer for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Editions (KB980360)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 276KB

    Description: Install this update to revise the rules of Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) for the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB980408)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsTarget platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 5517KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 8721KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 19720KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve reliability issues with Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. For complete details of this update, see the Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for File Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981111)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 243KB

    Description: You can use File Services Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the File Services role and one or more of following role services: DFS Namespaces, DFS Replication, File Server, File Server Resource Manager, Services for Network File System. BPA can help you identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices of Microsoft. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Windows Server Update Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981390)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 94KB

    Description: You can use the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running WSUS. A BPA scan of WSUS can help you determine whether WSUS was properly installed and configured on your server. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and results include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Active Directory Rights Management Services for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB981391)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 83KB

    Description: You can use Active Directory Rights Management Services Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the AD RMS role and help identify configurations that do not comply with the best practices of Microsoft for this role. BPA scans the configuration of the physical computer that is hosting the AD RMS role and determines whether HTTPS is being used for the AD RMS cluster URL and whether the Super Users group is enabled. Scan results are displayed as a list that you can sort by severity, and include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

  • Update for Best Practices Analyzer for Application Server for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB981392)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Feature PacksTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 76KB

    Description: You can use the Application Server update for Best Practices Analyzer to scan a server that is running the Application Server role. BPA can help you determine whether Application Server was installed correctly on a server. Scan results are displayed as a list of issues that you can sort by severity, and results include recommendations for fixing issues and links to instructions. No configuration changes are made by running the scan.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Changes to existing Security Content:

  • MS10-019: Security Update for Windows (KB978601)

    • Updated Metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    978601Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-019 ? Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (981210) April 13, 2010

  • MS10-019: Security Update for Windows (KB979309)

    • Updated Metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    979309Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-019 ? Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (981210) April 13, 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-019: Security Update for Windows (KB978601)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 208KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 208KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 310KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 159KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 286KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 310KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 567KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1253KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 870KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 576KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 562KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184933

  • MS10-019: Security Update for Windows (KB979309)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 122KB

    • Windows 7x64/Server 2008 R2 update: ~ 142KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 122KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 98KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 157KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 122KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 524KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1076KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 722KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 530KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 504KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184933

  • MS10-020: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB980232)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-006 (KB978251) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 235 KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 292 KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 572KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 587KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 322KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 388KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 798KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1742KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1239KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 729KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1240KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184663

  • MS10-021: Security Update for Windows (KB979683)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Important: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

    • Moderate: Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

    Supersedes:

    • MS10-015 (KB977165) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

    • KB973879 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~1888KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 4319KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 6348KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 4334KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2567KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3745KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2579KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 7388KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 7823KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 2870KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1618KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184814

  • MS10-022: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB981332)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Important: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

    • Low: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x86, Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 x86, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 227KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 467KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 619KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 221KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 459KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 682KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1120KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 685KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184779

  • MS10-022: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB981349)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating:

    • Important: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

    • Low: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 654KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 305KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 670KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 681KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1616KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1118KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 684KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 679KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184779

  • MS10-022: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB981350)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 670KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1640KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1160KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 664KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 667KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184779

  • MS10-024: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB976323)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantSupersedes: MS04-035 (KB885881) on Windows Server 2003Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 x86, Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 516KB

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 434KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 530KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 672KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1460KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 970KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 662KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 657KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected application to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167307

  • MS10-025: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB980858)Locale: Czech, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Japanese NEC, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Media Services 4.1 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 700KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=185146

  • MS10-026: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB977816)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 159KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 287KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 678KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 865KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 681KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 677KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184752

  • MS10-027: Security Update for Windows XP and Windows 2000 (KB979402)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes:

    • MS07-047 (KB936782) on Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000

    • MS06-024 (KB917734) on Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000

    Target platforms: Windows XP and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Media Player 9 for Windows XP SP2 update: ~ 2306KB

    • Windows Media Player 9 for Windows XP SP3 update: ~ 2313KB

    • Windows Media Player 9 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 2307KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=184071

  • MS10-029: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB978338)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ModerateSupersedes: MS10-009 (KB974145) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2998KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1650KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2954KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 650KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1496KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 964KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 637KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to misrepresent a system action or behavior without the knowledge of the user. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179056

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 9823KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: : ~ 10142KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 9823KB

    Description: After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [April 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB905866 on Windows VistaTarget platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2224KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2227KB

    Description: Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003 (KB973917)

    • Corrected More Info URL link.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973917

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-018: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB980182)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: CriticalSupersedes: MS10-002 (KB978207) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~5003KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~18965KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~9738KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition update: ~21111KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~18493KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~4087KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition update: ~18965KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~24217KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition update: ~15339KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~19846KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 update: ~7685KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems update: ~15339KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista update: ~9738KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems update: ~21111KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~10046KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~40608KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~9191KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition update: ~17920KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~10044KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition update: ~40608KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista update: ~9191KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems update: ~17920KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~9271KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~38398KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~9268KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition update: ~38398KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~48434KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 update: ~4239KB

    • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 update: ~3318KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~10046KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~40608KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista update: ~9191KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems update: ~17920KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 update: ~9191KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition update: ~17920KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~10044KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition update: ~40608KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~9271KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 Edition update: ~38398KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~9267KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition update: ~38398 KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~48434KB

    Description: Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=182969

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036)

    • Packages refreshed for latest cumulative security updates.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not have to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    944036 Availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB980302)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 update: ~ 33KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 x64 update: ~ 35KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 35KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 34KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 507KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 507KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB

    Description: This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 7 and Windows Vista (KB976002)

    • Updated metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    976002 A Browser Choice update is available in the European Economic Area

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Dynamic Installer (KB976264)

    • Packages have been updated to address known issues.

    • Packages have been changed, and binaries have changed.

    • This update has to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    976264 Application Compatibility Update for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: February 2010

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-016: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB975561)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Security UpdatesSecurity severity rating: ImportantTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1763KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 1763KB

    • Movie Maker 2.6 for Windows Vista Update: ~ 1763KB

    • Movie Maker 2.6 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1763KB

    • Movie Maker 6.0 for Windows Vista update: ~ 4573KB

    • Movie Maker 6.0 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 6165KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3128KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1819KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=183077

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: AllDeployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 9758KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 10037KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 9758KB

    Description: After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [March 2010] (KB905866)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista Target platforms: Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2222KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2226KB

    Description: Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

  • Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB976002)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 103KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 119KB

    • Windows XP x64 update: ~ 745KB

    Description: Install this update to access a Choice Screen which lets you select whether and which Web browser(s) to install in addition to Internet Explorer. After you have installed this software update it cannot be removed.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976002

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB976002)

    • Updated metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    976002 A Browser Choice application is available in the European Economic Area

  • Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003 (KB973917)

    • Packages have been updated to address known issues.

    • Packages have changed, and binaries have changed.

    • This update has to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    973917 Description of the update that implements Extended Protection for Authentication in Internet Information Services (IIS)

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB976264)

    • Packages have been updated to address known issues.

    • Packages have been changed, and binaries have changed.

    • This update has to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    976264 Application Compatibility Update for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: February 2010

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-015: Security Update for Windows x86 (KB977165)

    • Packages have been updated to address known issues.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    977165 Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

New non-security content:

  • Update for Microsoft Windows 7 (KB971033)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update and Automatic UpdatesClassification: High Priority, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1271KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 1247KB

    Description: This update to Windows Activation Technologies detects activation exploits and tampering to key Windows system files. These exploits try to bypass regular Windows activation and are sometimes included within counterfeit copies of Windows.

    http://www.microsoft.com/genuine

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB975929)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 9754KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 10143KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 10144KB

    Description: Both the Meiryo UI font and the Meiryo UI Bold font are included in this update. These new fonts let an application optimally display Kana characters in the Ribbon UI component and in other parts of the user interface, especially in areas where text area is limited. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975929

  • Microsoft Browser Choice Screen Update for EEA Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB976002)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic UpdatesClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 Client, Windows Vista, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 104KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 118KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 572KB

    Description: Install this update to access a Choice Screen which lets you select whether and which Web browser(s) to install in addition to Internet Explorer. After you have installed this software update it cannot be removed.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976002

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB976264)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecuritySupersedes:

    • KB974332 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

    • KB972036 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1745KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1883KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1942KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2078KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2768KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3302KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2. For complete details of this update, see Knowledge Base Article KB976264. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/976264

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista Dynamic Installer (KB976264)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows 7 Dynamic Installer and Windows Vista Dynamic InstallerClassification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 1143KB

    • Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer for x64 update: ~ 1115KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Dynamic Installer for IA-64 update: ~ 59KB

    • Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 906KB

    • Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Dynamic Installer for x64 update: ~ 32KB

    • Windows Server 2008 Dynamic Installer for IA-64 update: ~ 31KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2. For complete details of this update, see Knowledge Base Article KB976264. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/976264

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB976569)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 226KB

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 11470KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 25104KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve some known incompatibilities in generic types using the BinaryFormatter or NetDataContractSerializer serialized and deserialized across a mixed .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 4 environment. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180009

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB976570)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003, Windows XP update: ~ 10653KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 22080KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve some known incompatibilities in generic types using the BinaryFormatter or NetDataContractSerializer serialized and deserialized across a mixed .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 4 environment. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180010

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB976662)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 338KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 658KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 915KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 336KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 650KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 799KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1316KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 802KB

    Description: Install this update to improve Internet Explorer 8's JSON interoperability in conformance with the new ECMAScript, fifth edition standard. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976662

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB977617)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 50KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 57KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 57KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve the issue when you save a file to a protected directory on a Czech Windows 7 computer, the notification message is displayed in Romanian instead of Czech. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977617

  • Update for Windows 7 (KB977632)Locale: AllDeployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 161KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 183KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve the issue when a Windows 7 computer that is running a virtual machine in Windows Virtual PC that has a Westmere family Intel processor (for example Intel Arrandale processor) is put into a sleep or hibernate state, the system stops responding or restarts. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977632

  • Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7 (KB977863)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 4272KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 5255KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows 7. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 977863. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179608

  • Cumulative Update for Media Center TVPack for Windows Vista (KB977864)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-Security Supersedes:

    • KB974307 on Windows Vista

    • KB966315 on Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 10577KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 11683KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center TVPack for Windows Vista. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 977864. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179609

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB978637)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows 7 x64 and Windows Server 2008 R2Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 263KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1899KB

    Description: Install this update to address an issue in which program compatibility settings are ignored and cause applications opened through another 32-bit application to exhibit Windows Vista behavior on Windows 7 x64 or Windows 2008 R2 x64/IA-64. The fix additionally prevents the user from receiving an incorrect ?Program Compatibility Assistant? warning that the installation has failed while it has actually succeeded. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978637

  • Update for Rights Management Services Client for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB979099)Locale: AllDeployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-SecurityTarget platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 6476KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 4074KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 9242KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues caused by manifest expiration in AD RMS enabled applications. This update will fix any existing issues in addition to addressing any future application manifest expirations. After you install this item, you may have to restart any running AD RMS enabled applications.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099

  • Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB979306)Locale: AllDeployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and CatalogClassification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups Supersedes: KB976098 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPTarget platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XPApproximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 361KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64/Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 145KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 145KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 247KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1156KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1363KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 510KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1055KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 706KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 513KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2010. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/KB/979306

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-005: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB978706)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Moderate Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 620KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1428KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 989KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 633KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 610KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=180620

  • MS10-006: Security Update for Windows (KB978251)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Supersedes:

    • MS08-068 (KB957097) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    • MS06-030 (KB914389) on Windows 2000

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 191KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 update: ~ 236KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 453KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 473KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 288KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 350KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 713KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1549KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1085KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 729KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1240KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=178850

  • MS10-007: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB975713)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 628KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1421KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1075KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 697KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 606KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179067

  • MS10-008: Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows(KB978262)Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Supersedes: MS09-055 (KB973525) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 27KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 28KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 42KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 61KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 66KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 496KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1013KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 673KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 499KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 495KB

    Description: Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=158202

  • MS10-009: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB974145)Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2739KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1493KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2751KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167190

  • MS10-010: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB977894)Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Important Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 and Windows Server 2008 x64 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 117KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 189KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179066

  • MS10-011: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB978037)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Important Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 507KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1040KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 690KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 511KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 506KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179798

  • MS10-012: Security Update for Windows (KB971468)Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Important Supersedes: MS09-001 (KB958687) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 224KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 312KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 580KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 625KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 319KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 595KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 681KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1589KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1026KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 664KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 621KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=155976

  • MS10-013: Security Update for Windows (KB975560)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Supersedes:

    • MS08-033 (KB951698) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista o MS09-038 (KB971557) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    • MS09-028 (KB971633) on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 794KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1604KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 2590KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2691KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 972KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2040KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1004KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 4667KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3084KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 1053KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 810KB

    • DirectX 9 for Windows 2000 update: ~ 1015KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167321

  • MS10-013: Security Update for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB977914)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Supersedes: MS09-038 (KB971557) on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 564KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1234KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 833KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 572KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 587KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=167321

  • MS10-014: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 (KB977290)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Important Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 X86, Windows Server 2008 X64, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 189KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 240KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 591KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 877KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1243KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 553KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=181196

  • MS10-015: Security Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (KB977165)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Important Supersedence: MS09-058 (KB971486) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 2392KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 4332KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2552KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3743KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2569KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 7385KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 7816KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 2860KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 1604KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=179062

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: All Deployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 9758KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 10037KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 9758KB

    Description: After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [February 2010] (KB905866)Locale: All Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista Target platforms: Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2222KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2226KB

    Description: Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

  • Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB979099)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 2994KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 9244KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 6132KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 2994KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues caused by manifest expiration in AD RMS enabled applications. This update will fix any existing issues in addition to addressing any future application manifest expirations. After you install this item, you may have to restart any running AD RMS enabled applications.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099

  • Update for Rights Management Services Client for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 (KB979099)Locale: All Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 Client update: ~ 1091KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update/Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 2092KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 2799KB

    Description: Install this update to resolve issues caused by manifest expiration in AD RMS enabled applications. This update will fix any existing issues in addition to addressing any future application manifest expirations. After you install this item, you may have to restart any running AD RMS enabled applications.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979099

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

New non-security content:

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821)[January 2010]Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: High Priority, Non-Security Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 30301KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 41490KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64: ~ 59803KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 17485KB

    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 66219KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 88823KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 12373KB

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 87404KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 115004KB

    Description: This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

  • Update for Windows Vista (KB970807)Locale: All Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 1334KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1515KB

    Description: This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the reliability of Windows Portable Devices (WPD) in certain scenarios.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970807

  • Update for Windows 7 (KB976972)Locale: All Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows 7 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 295KB

    • Windows 7 x64 update: ~ 363KB

    Description: You may encounter problems when you move data over USB from a Windows 7-based or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer that has an NVIDIA USB EHCI chipset and at least 4GB of RAM.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976972

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB977074)Locale: All Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 1099KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1567KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 2037KB

    Description: This is a reliability update. This update resolves some reliability issues in Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2. By applying this update, you can achieve better reliability in various scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977074

  • Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB978506)Locale: All Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Classification: Updates, Non-Security Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP Approximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 update: ~ 33KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for windows 7 x64 update: ~ 35KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 35KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 34KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 506KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista update: ~ 36KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 37KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 504KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 681KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP update: ~ 507KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Compatibility View List for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 681KB

    Description: This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • BITS 4.0 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB960568)

    • Updated text metadata.

    • Packages have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    960568Windows Management Framework BITS package (BITS 4.0)

  • Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0 for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows Embedded (KB968930)

    • Updated text metadata.

    • Packages have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    968930Windows Management Framework Core package (Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0)

  • Update for Windows 7 (KB975891)

    • Updated metadata.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    975891HP Multifunction Printers and HP Full Feature Software or HP Basic Driver solutions do not work as expected after a computer upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows 7

Thursday, January 21, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-002: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB978207)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, Catalog, Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, and Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating: Critical Supersedes: MS09-072 (KB976325) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7: ~ 7413KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 14701KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 19001KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 8945KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 17315KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista update: ~ 8945KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 17315KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9703KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 39468KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 9707KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 39468KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 9685KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 for IA-64 update: ~ 17874KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 20959KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista update: ~ 9685KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 20959KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9272KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 48424KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 38401KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9274KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38401KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3986KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 23552KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 18479KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 4995KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 18479KB

    • Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 update: ~ 4255KB

    • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 update: ~ 3317KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 8945KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 17315KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista update: ~ 8945KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 17315KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9703KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 39468KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9707KB

    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 39468KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9272KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 for IA-64 update: ~ 484247KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 38401KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9274KB

    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP x64 update: ~ 38401KB

    Description: Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179104

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB944036)

    • Packages refreshed for latest cumulative security updates.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    944036Availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

New security content:

  • MS10-001: Security Update for Windows (KB972270)Locale: All Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Security Updates Security severity rating:

    • Critical: Windows 2000

    • Low: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Supersedes: MS09-029 (KB961371) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows 7 update: ~ 282KB

    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 589KB

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for IA-64 update: ~ 837KB

    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 976KB

    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 439KB

    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 899KB

    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 562KB

    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1269KB

    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 868KB

    • Windows XP update: ~ 568KB

    • Windows 2000 update: ~ 581KB

    Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=169348

New non-security content:

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2010 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2010 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer VersionLocale: All Deployment:

    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update RollupsSupersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000Approximate file sizes:

    • Non-Internet Explorer Version update:

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 update: ~ 9409KB

      • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows XP x64 update: ~ 9745KB

    • Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer, Windows Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer update: ~ 9409KB

    Description: After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [January 2010] (KB905866)Locale: All Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog Classification: Updates, Non-Security Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista Target platforms: Windows Vista Approximate file sizes:

    • Windows Vista update: ~ 2223KB

    • Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2226KB

    Description: Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015

Changes to existing non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB971513)

    • Danish and German packages have been updated to address a known installation issue.

    • Packages have changed, but binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    971513Description of the Windows Automation API

  • Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 (KB973685)

    • Updated metadata for all non-English locales.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    973685Description of an update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3

  • Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB973688)

    • Updated metadata for all non-English locales.

    • Binaries have not changed.

    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    973688Description of an update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2

References

For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2009, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

979198Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2009 For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

961825Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008 For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2007, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

947503 Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2007 For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

930858 Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006 For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2005, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

918043 Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2005

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