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The thread centers on Microsoft’s out-of-band security update released to address a critical Internet Explorer vulnerability affecting multiple Windows versions, including XP, and how users can obtain it via Windows Update or the standalone KB package. The main questions are essentially about whether automatic updates will handle installation and what manual updaters should do (with guidance to apply the patch promptly and consider upgrading both OS and IE). Overall sentiment is practical and urgent, reflecting an emphasis on immediate patching and preparedness.
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Microsoft has released a Security Update to address a critical vulnerability in all versions of Internet Explorer, on Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It is available via Windows Update.

At approximately 10 a.m. PDT, we will release an out-of-band security update to address the issue affecting Internet Explorer (IE) that was first discussed in Security Advisory 2963983. This update is fully tested and ready for release for all affected versions of the browser.

The majority of customers have automatic updates enabled and will not need to take any action because protections will be downloaded and installed automatically. If you’re unsure if you have automatic updates, or you haven’t enabled Automatic Update, now is the time.

For those manually updating, we strongly encourage you to apply this update as quickly as possible following the directions in the released security bulletin.

We have made the decision to issue a security update for Windows XP users. Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft, and we continue to encourage customers to migrate to a modern operating system, such as Windows 7 or 8.1. Additionally, customers are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer, IE 11.
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http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/arc...ress-microsoft-security-advisory-2963983.aspx

Standalone versions of this update can be found here (kb2964358)
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