Summary
This security update resolves several reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage in Internet Explorer. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-063.
How to get and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft Update
This update is available through Microsoft Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see the "Turn on automatic updating in Control Panel" section of this Safety & Security Center article. Note For Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Microsoft Update only.
You can get the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Go to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-063 to find the download links for this update.
More Information
The following article contains more information about this security update:
3160005 MS16-063: Security update for Internet Explorer: June 14, 2016 Additionally, see the following Microsoft KB articles for information about the Windows 10 and Windows 10 Version 1511 cumulative updates:
3163017 Cumulative update for Windows 10: June 14, 2016
3163018 Cumulative update for Windows 10, Windows 10 version 1511, and Windows Server 2016: June 14, 2016
Windows Vista (all editions)
Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3160005-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3160005-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3160005-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3160005-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
indows 7 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3160005-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3160005-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3160005-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3160005-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3160005-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB3160005-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3160005-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
This update is available via Windows Update. |
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Restart Requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal Information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
Not applicable |
Windows 10 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3163017-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3163017-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3163018-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3163018-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3163017See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3163018 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
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