patch tuesday

Patch Tuesday has arrived. As expected, Microsoft released a relatively small number of patches for July , but that is no reason for IT admins to let their guard down--especially when one of the patches is a Critical update for Windows 7 and Windows Vista. More...

There are only four bulletins, but one of them is related to a critical flaw in the Bluetooth networking of Windows 7 and Windows Vista that could let an attacker wirelessly compromise a vulnerable system. More...

Microsoft issues light Patch Tuesday, with just one critical patch. Link Removed - Invalid URL

Patch Tuesday boasts less fixes than previous month Yes, it is that time again. Time flies when you're having fun. The seventh Patch Tuesday of 2011 is next week on July 12. Microsoft predicts that we will see a meagre four security bulletins next week, but don't let the small number fool you...

Yes, it is that time again. Time flies when you're having fun. The seventh Patch Tuesday of 2011 is next week on July 12. Microsoft predicts that we will see a meager four security bulletins next week , but don't let the small number fool you--there is a Critical security bulletin affecting...

If you’ve had trouble installing Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, you’ll want to take a close look at today’s batch of updates from Microsoft. You’ll find fixes for two installation bugs and one glitch that can cause USB problems. I have the details. More...

Microsoft has released a new version of the Malicious Software Removal Tool, designed to scan for the most common malware. This tool is usually released on the second Tuesday of every month as part of 'Patch Tuesday', but this appears to be an out-of-cycle release. There's a Link Removed and...

Link Removed 4 months from tomorrow, July 12, 2011, Microsoft Office XP will exit its "Extended Support Phase" ending, among other things, the provision of security updates for it. July 12 is the second Tuesday of the month—Patch Tuesday—and Microsoft always schedules such support...

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), or KB976932, was confirmed as being pre-released to OEM manufacturers on February 9, 2011. The build had leaked to the Internet around January 14th. The official Windows Team Blog confirmed authenticity of build 1850 as the final RTM ("release to manufacturer")...

The following updates will not install Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2345886) Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2378111) I have also tried inst6talling them as stand alone installations from MS no luck. As of right now I have them hidden on...

Nearly 34 security vulnerabilities have been patched for this Patch Tuesday, and approximately 14 updates released to address various operating system issues for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, forum visitors and members will see more security updates as a result of this update. This...

Growing nicely under the hot summer sun, the batch of updates prepared by Microsoft for August's Patch Tuesday (August 10) is looking mighty fine as it includes 14 releases - 6 rated 'critical' and 8 labeled 'important', which are set to fix no less than 34 bugs. The issues tackled by the...

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Link Removed December 8th, 2009 Microsoft today shipped six bulletins with patches for a total of 12 documented security vulnerabilities in a wide range of widely deployed software products. Three of the six bulletins are rated “critical,” Microsoft’s highest severity rating.

Fake Microsoft update emails circulating Don't be fooled: Microsoft isn't going to offer you "an experimental private version" of a Windows update, whatever the email says. Security vendor Sophos has Link Removed of a spammed malware campaign masquerading as a security update for various...

Link Removed due to 404 Error Microsoft is set to release six patches on December 8, 2009. Link Removed due to 404 Error are marked as "critical", Microsoft's highest rating, while the other three patches are labeled as "Important". These six patches should be the last release package of the...

The Microsoft Product Update Team has announced that come August, the Windows Update and Microsoft Update services will be upgraded, task which will require a Windows Update and Automatic Updates client code update. The update process will kick off by the end of next month and will be completed...

Microsoft will be releasing up to 7 updates with 3 marked as critical and 3 marked as important. An additional patch is marked 'moderate'.The three patches that are “Critical” all involve vulnerabilities that could create a remote code execution situation, which means that a hacker could gain...