Bunch of Windows Security Updates

Dom · Jul 9, 2003, 03:03 PM

Whole lot of updates for your OS', updates affect the following OSes; Windows 98, 2000, XP, 2003 and NT.

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An identified security issue in Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you can help protect your computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Download: Buffer Overrun In HTML Converter Could Allow Code Execution (win2000)
Download: Buffer Overrun In HTML Converter Could Allow Code Execution (WinNT)
Download: Buffer Overrun In HTML Converter Could Allow Code Execution (XP)
Download: Buffer Overrun In HTML Converter Could Allow Code Execution (W2K3)
View: Knowledge Base Article
View: Security Bulletin

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An identified security issue in Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you can help protect your computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed

Download: Buffer Overrun in Windows Could Lead to Data Corruption (XP)
Download: Buffer Overrun in Windows Could Lead to Data Corruption (Win2000)
Download: Buffer Overrun in Windows Could Lead to Data Corruption (NT)
View: Security Bulletin

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A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and gain control over it. To attempt an attack, the attacker would have to be able to log on to the computer. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Download: Flaw in Windows Message Handling (Win2000)
View: Security Bulletin
View: Knowledge Base Article

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This update will enable you to automatically view responses to Windows error reports. After submitting an error report, if information relating to the crash event is available such as a fix, workaround, or other information, then the response may be viewed immediately and automatically. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

Download: Windows XP Update: Windows Error Reporting Update
Download: Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Update: Windows Error Reporting Update
View: Knowledge Base Article for This Download

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An identified security issue in Microsoft® Windows could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you can help protect your computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Download: 823559: Security Update for Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 98
View: KB:823559

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Dyre Straits · Jul 9, 2003, 03:40 PM

Anyone else with XP Home getting a very, very slow install of these?

My 98SE machine only needed one of two. My XP machine was started first and it's still going.

~~Mac Daddy~~ · Jul 10, 2003, 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by Dyre Straits
Anyone else with XP Home getting a very, very slow install of these?

My 98SE machine only needed one of two. My XP machine was started first and it's still going.

The XP did seem to take longer .......... Although I only DLed the first 2 on the list

I'm not running HOME

THX DOM ............ Can't wait to see the new avatar