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December 2007 MSRC Security Bulletin Release

On 11 December 2007 Microsoft is planning to release seven new security bulletins. Below is a summary in order of severity. For more information on affected software, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification page, linked below. Microsoft...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2007 6:43 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows

Detect Changes to Windows Automatic Updates with WinPatrol 2007

On September 13, 2007, Scott Dunn of Windows Secrets reported "Windows Update (WU) started altering files on users' systems without displaying any dialog box to request permission. The only files that have been reportedly altered to date are...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2007 7:09 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows

Windows Home Server House

Even if you are not considering Windows Home Server at this time, you will enjoy touring the Windows Home Server House with video stories of real people using Windows Home Server. Click the image to visit the Windows Home Server House! Windows Home Server...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2007 7:08 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, Windows Home Server

Setting Up a Home Network with Windows Vista

The day has finally arrived -- the kids have their own computer for school work, your spouse has a new laptop and you have a remodeled home office. As a result, you are ready to set up a home network. The problem is that you have no idea where to begin...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2007 7:05 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, Vista, Windows Vista

Microsoft Security Incident Report Available

Vinny Gullotto reported in the Microsoft Anti-Malware Team Blog that the January-June 2007 Security Incident Report is now available from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center. Before you read Vinny's report, let me familiarize you with some of...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2007 7:02 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Microsoft

Update on Microsoft Security Advisory 943521

Bill Sisk reported in The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog that Security Advisory 943521 has been updated after they became aware of publicly disclosed exploit code being used in limited attacks on customers. "Third party applications...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2007 6:59 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Microsoft, Vulnerability

October 2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin Release

Microsoft has released the following six security bulletins, having withdrawn one bulletin from release: MS07-055 addresses a vulnerability in Kodak Image Viewer, and is rated as a Critical bulletin. MS07-056 addresses a vulnerability Outlook Express...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2007 1:27 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft

IE7 Re-Released for Windows XP

After reading Sandi's blog post yesterday -- posted while she is on Holiday -- I kept refreshing the IE Team Blog watching for the announcement of the re-release of IE7 for Windows XP. The announcement was finally made this morning {bold added in...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2007 7:34 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, IE7

XP Repair and Windows Update Issues

Further to Aubrey's post , Nate Clinton (Program Manager, Windows Update) explained the problem as " the latest version of Windows Update includes wups2.dll that was not originally present in Windows XP. Therefore, after the repair install of...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2007 7:49 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows

Major Counterfeit Software Bust

As reported by the FBI: "For Immediate Release DATE: July 23, 2007 INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED JOINTLY BY FBI AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES IN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA RESULTS IN MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN CHINA AND SEIZURES OF COUNTERFEIT MICROSOFT...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2007 10:03 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, WGA

Microsoft Announces Enhanced Privacy Protections for Customers

Microsoft Announced an enhanced set of privacy principles for Live Search and online advertising data collection, use and protection. Microsoft's intention is to "implement new privacy features and practices as it continues to develop its online services...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2007 9:59 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, Privacy

Recent Bookmark Updates

A number of new additions have been added to Connected to Vista Bookmarks . Windows Connected readers are encouraged to submit a bookmark as you come across helpful documents related to Windows Vista: Submit a Bookmark Keep in mind that the Windows Connected...

Published Sun, Jul 07 2007 1:18 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, Bookmarks, Windows Vista

Windows Vista Drivers

A major complaint by Windows Vista users, and an issue that may be keeping many people from upgrading to Windows Vista, is the slow response by vendors to release or update drivers for Windows Vista. To that end, Ed Bott is doing his part to help Windows...

Published Sun, Jul 07 2007 1:06 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Microsoft, Drivers, Bookmarks, Windows Vista

Microsoft security updates for July 2007

Microsoft released the following security updates today: Critical: MS07-036 : This security update resolves three vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file. MS07-039 : This security update resolves...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2007 4:36 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows Vista

Microsoft Malware Protection Center

In April, we were provided with a preview of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center . Amid the hype of the projected Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista, the Microsoft Antimalware Engineering Team quietly announced the official Version 1 of the Microsoft...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2007 3:38 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Microsoft