- Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
- Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB915597 (Definition 1.45.1012.0)
Full Version: Emergency update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Emergency update for XP through Windows Update
Just read about this on slashdot, I think. Thanks, Kenny. 
Thanks Kenny, installed it.
FYI, the same update was released today for Windows 2000. It sure was weird to see updates come out on a day other than Patch Tuesday.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. And earlier this morning I was thinking about update Tuesdays.
Coincidence? I think not. My beer-laden brain is sharp as a tack!
Coincidence? I think not. My beer-laden brain is sharp as a tack!
I got an update for Vista Ultimate...give me a second to look up which one it was.
AJ
EDIT:
I guess all newer OS's were updated...what did the Slashdot article say? I couldn't' find it, but I didn't try to hard to look
.
AJ
AJ
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Security Update for Windows Vista (KB958644)
Installation date: 10/23/2008 10:58 PM
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=130719
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com
Installation date: 10/23/2008 10:58 PM
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=130719
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com
I guess all newer OS's were updated...what did the Slashdot article say? I couldn't' find it, but I didn't try to hard to look
.AJ
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