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INTRODUCTION

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS09-044. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites:

How to obtain help and support for this security update

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

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Known issues and additional information about this security update

For more information about this security update and for information about any known issues with specific releases of this software, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

956744 MS09-044: Description of the security update for Remote Desktop Client version 6.0 and 6.1: August 11, 2009

958469 MS09-044: Description of the security update for Remote Desktop Client Version 5.2: August 11, 2009

958470 MS09-044: Description of the security update for Remote Desktop Client Version 5.1: August 11, 2009

958471 MS09-044: Description of the security update for Remote Desktop Client Version 5.0 in Windows 2000: August 11, 2009

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