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v2.1
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The v2.1 tag on WindowsForum.com covers content related to version 2.1 of Microsoft Security Advisory 967940, which addresses an update for the Windows Autorun feature. This update restricts AutoPlay functionality to only CD and DVD media on supported editions of Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. The revision in v2.1 includes a change in deployment logic to minimize user interaction required for installation on systems configured for automatic updating. The update aims to protect users from attack vectors involving arbitrary code execution via Autorun. Discussions may include deployment details, security implications, and user experiences with this specific version.
Revision Note: V2.1 (February 22, 2011): Summary revised to notify users of a change in the deployment logic for updates described in this advisory. This change is intended to minimize the user interaction required to install the updates on systems configured for automatic updating...
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