Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December, 2005

Latest Security updates available as of the 13th December 05 from Microsoft Update


Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Download size: 1.1 MB , less than 1 minute
Install this update to prevent or resolve an issue in which Windows Update and Automatic Updates can no longer download updates after an Access Violation error occurs when using the Automatic Updates service. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.



Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB905915)
Typical download size: 1.4 MB , 1 minute
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.

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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2005 (KB890830)
Download size: 1.3 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.

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