Microsoft has released 6 security update packages for Windows XP and the latest Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool – June 2006. Please do update your computer as soon as you can to avoid your computer being compromised by hackers.
The updates are…
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Typical download size: 324 KB , less than 1 minute
A local elevation of privilege security issue has been identified in the Server Message Block that could allow an attacker to compromise your 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.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool – June 2006 (KB890830)
Download size: 2.5 MB , less than 1 minute
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Typical download size: 424 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Script Host that could allow an attacker to compromise your 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.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Typical download size: 234 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the way ART images are handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows 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.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Typical download size: 346 KB , less than 1 minute
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Routing and Remote Access service that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your 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.
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB916281)
Typical download size: 1.5 MB , 2 minutes
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer 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.
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Typical download size: 189 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an 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.
Note: To automatically download and install the security updates, just visit Windows Update.
Can’t use Windows Update because having problems with Windows Genuine Advantage? Check out this post for a fix.
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