Browse by Tags - Connected to Vista Bookmarks

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

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Microsoft has released the following six security bulletins, having withdrawn one bulletin from release: MS07-055 addresses a vulnerability in Kodak Image Viewer, and is rated as a Critical bulletin.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

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

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

Windows Vista Updates

There were three KB Articles updated today, resulting in one important, and two recommended updates (depending on your version). The "Important" update relates to a revision to Daylight Saving Time. When I looked at the KB article, the change was merely...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2007 5:58 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows Vista

Apple iPod Compatibility Update for Windows Vista

Nick White announced at the Windows Vista Team Blog that the final compatibility update is available for Windows Vista users of the Apple iPod. The update is available at the Microsoft Download Center now and will be available via Windows Update on Tuesday...

Published Tue, May 05 2007 6:08 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Updates, Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Windows Vista

Microsoft Security Bulletins - May 2007

In the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary , the information below is provided on the updates for May, 2007. Edit to add : The MSRC Blog post on these critical updates has now been published. With the critical updates, I didn't want to hold off this post...

Published Tue, May 05 2007 2:31 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Vista, IE7, Windows Vista

April 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista

Microsoft released the April 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista. The update contains several improvements and resolves several issues. From Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 932818 : Platform : Windows Vista Home Premium Windows...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2007 7:58 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Updates, Microsoft, Windows Vista

Critical Product Vulnerability, Microsoft April Security Updates

Microsoft released the security bulletins listed below today. Note that MS07-017 and MS07-021 also apply to Windows Vista. Each of the patches repairs a vulnerability that could allow remote elevation of privilege. Critical MS07-017 - Vulnerabilities...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2007 5:06 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows Vista

Windows Vista Microsoft Updates Available

The following Windows Vista updates are available: Update for Windows Vista (KB931671) Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB931671) Install this update to resolve an issue where an error message is received when placing a Windows Vista system...

Published Tue, Mar 03 2007 6:09 PM by Corrine

Filed under: Security, Updates, Microsoft, Windows Vista