Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 in Security

said by Bubba17

said by Mele20

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You poor thing. Well, depending on how bad you wanted to make that business call, you just might be required to interrupt your "sleep hours" or, god forbid, delay your breakfast.

When I know I will be on the phone for three hours or more, I should forego breakfast? I should forego being alert when I speak to customer service? That makes so much sense. Thank you for saying that I should willing present myself as a sacrifical lamb to some damn business that has already screwed up something badly and that I want straightened out. In the case of Dell, it took SIX MONTHS OF DELL HELL on the phone, for many hours, three or four days a week and I should just totally disrupt my circadian rhythms (badly mess with my health in other words) because I want a company to make something right that is wrong and that is their fault not mine? Well, thank for that great advice. :(
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said by caffeinator

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Ok, I found one for you pre-XP guys that dont want to d/l the whole resource kit...that seems to be safe:

Thanks, caffeinator. That DOES look safe, though it's an older version (as you noted); that version should be in the older resource kits many may have.

My point was that MS should have made this much easier by just letting one download the single file instead of an entire resource kit---this just didn't make sense.

The whole DST thing is kinda silly anyway :). But, like gravity, it's a law I don't like but have to follow :D.
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said by Bubba17

said by Mele20

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There is no need to artifically manipulate time twice a year and disrupt circadian rhythms.

You figure DST will create any radar screen blimp in the "circadian rhythms" of the hundreds of thousands of us that work shift work, or swing shifts?

I cannot call customer service for a business on the East Coast ever during DST because the hours are during my sleep hours and breakfast and I don't do mornings so I am not sufficiently awake to make a business call until after breakfast and by then customer service has closed.

You poor thing. Well, depending on how bad you wanted to make that business call, you just might be required to interrupt your "sleep hours" or, god forbid, delay your breakfast.

And I suppose it just never ocurred to you that not everyone has the phenomenally important 'CRY2' gene??
Not all plants or mice have it, and, given the evidence at hand, quite possibly not all Hawaiians, either.

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website link
»www.petri.co.il/download_free_re···ools.htm

(file you want is TZedit: Time Zone Editor almost at the bottom of the page)

D/L'd, scanned with NOD32 and was fine:

[att=1]

It's an older version, but worked fine on my win2k sp4 box using dp

's instructions.

Screenshot:

[att=2]

Thanks folks :)

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NOD32 Scan
Tzedit Usage

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17463682 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:51:42 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17463456 Bubba17 :

said by Mele20

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There is no need to artifically manipulate time twice a year and disrupt circadian rhythms.

You figure DST will create any radar screen blimp in the "circadian rhythms" of the hundreds of thousands of us that work shift work, or swing shifts?

You poor thing. Well, depending on how bad you wanted to make that business call, you just might be required to interrupt your "sleep hours" or, god forbid, delay your breakfast.

And tomorrow? Force yourself to step on pavement cracks .. they will NOT harm you. Honest.
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said by Libra

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and also gives a link to a Microsoft ftp site that has that tool for Windows 98se.

Alas, even the official tzedits from MS that are found around the Net in standalone are NOT the latest---that is only found in the Server 2k3 Resource Kit. Since it works on all older Windows versions, THAT'S the one MS is recommending (though it probably isn't necessary) and so my point was that that's the one they should make available separately.

The older ones probably do the job fine.
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Earlier today, when I was out running I had two people stop me and ask me about this patch. (I've helped them in past with computer problems).They had no idea either that the Mainland was going on extended DST next year and they are unhappy also to hear this is happening because of the problem of not being able to call East Coast businesses during their business hours without inconvenience to us here. Hawaii, I think, needs to go on DST in self defense.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17462281 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:24:51 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461455 La Luna :

said by Mele20

said by La Luna

said by Mele20

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We don't have daylight savings. What is this time change? Never heard of it. Do I need this software update if Hawaii doesn't observer daylight savings (which all states should stop observing IMO)?

No one answered my question. I didn't especially need a link to an essay about how awful Daylight Savings Time is although that was ok as it is just more ammunition against it ....I already know that medically and otherwise it is a very bad idea. I don't know why anyone would like it. Who wants sunshine at 9PM and darkness at 10PM? That's nuts. I hate it when I go to visit my mother in Arkansas and have to live with light artifically ended in the evening too late and starting funny in the morning. It wasn't like that when I was growing up in Arkansas and we all managed just fine. There is no need to artifically manipulate time twice a year and disrupt circadian rhythms.

I asked what is this time change? And no one told me...that Wiki essay doesn't either ....maybe somewhere in that long article is a reference to what I asked but I didn't see it and Wiki says the article badly needs updating and cleaning up...so I ask again what is this time change this coming year? I have sort of figured out it is going to be longer than in past years? Is that correct? That will be awful for us in Hawaii. Just awful ....we all hate it when you guys go on it and can't wait for you to get off it and if that time is extended...then double UGH.

Plus, what is this Microsoft patch? It is only for those going on this NEW DST? Or what? Why is a patch needed in 2007 that wasn't needed when going on DST on the Mainland in 2006? Remember in Hawaii we don't have a bunch of news articles about DST on the Mainland. We can't even remember when you guys have it and don't...we just hate it and wish it would go away permanently as it is very disruptive of health, circadian rhythms, etc. for those who must endure it and bad for us in Hawaii for any business we have to do with the Mainland because it extends the already significant time difference so that in many instances I cannot call customer service for a business on the East Coast ever during DST because the hours are during my sleep hours and breakfast and I don't do mornings so I am not sufficiently awake to make a business call until after breakfast and by then customer service has closed.

*headdesk*

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461455 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:25:07 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461426 La Luna :

said by Libra

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Hi LaLuna,
I was referring to the work-around they give for unsupported OS's (I have Windows 98se). All of that is too confusing to me.

I haven't updated our XP computer yet, but when I do I will install the DST update on it.

Sincerely, Libra

Yep, I understand that now. :)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461426 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:17:33 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461281 Blackbird : For what it's worth for Win98FE users, tzedit.exe and its help file, etc. are included in the Resource Kit on the Win CD... and it worked perfectly to implement the changeover to the new DST dates. ;)
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Altermatt,
I did a search of Google and came across this site which gives a few extra steps in using tzedit.exe and also gives a link to a Microsoft ftp site that has that tool for Windows 98se. I downloaded it and scanned it with AVG and tested it with BOClean. Haven't tried using it yet. Here's the site:

»help.lockergnome.com/windows2/Wi···268.html

Sincerely, Libra

EDIT: I just used the tzedit.exe tool and it seemed to go well :) We'll see what happens in March. (Also, the properties of the file all reflected MS.)

Again, thank you so much DP.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461218 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:40:44 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17461217 caffeinator :

said by dp

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Google tzedit and you should be able to find it. You can use it for unsupported systems Win9x/ME and W2K. It's very easy to use. Just run it, select your time zone if it's not already pre-selected, click Edit, and change the values to have daylight savings time start on the second Sunday in March, and end on the first Sunday in November. No other changes are needed. When you close the program the registry is updated and you're all done.

Thanks, that'll be useful..why M$ couldn't be so concise is beyond me. Oh wait..they want me to upgrade, thats right. :p

I'm still planning to move my main operations to a non-M$ system pretty soon though..they just refuse to support older hardware..that a lot of people use including me.

Funny, *nix supports legacy hardware, while progressing in the new.

Planned obsolescence..BAH.

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quote:
I already know that medically and otherwise it is a very bad idea.

I would think Jet Lag and 3rd Shift is harder on the body then DST. A one hour shock of the body is not noticed by me when I am spending that extra hour of sunlight on my hammock. Did not even notice DST at all.

If you really are concerned with the negative effects of DST on the human body try mixing Feng Shui and DST and see how you feel.

Trying to organize furniture an hour earlier or later is really tough on the body and mind.

quote:
I hate it when I go to visit my mother in Arkansas and have to live with light artifically ended in the evening too late and starting funny in the morning.

By starting funny are you saying the Sun is telling jokes before rising? I will have to get up earlier to hear them.

The Pros and Cons of DST are brought up every year and it is forgotten until time to Spring forward or Fall back depending on when the complainers started complaining.

*Edit* Minor grammar correction.
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said by Bubba

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....regardless what it does to my "circadian rhythms" :D

It will sap all your precious bodily fluids . . . :o :o :o]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459846 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:43:53 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459759 JTM1051 :

said by Bubba

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In 2006 Windows knew to adjust the clock for DST on April 2 and October 29, 2006. For 2007 DST is extended 4 weeks and starts March 11 and ends November 4, 2007. The OS will be patched to refleck that change so the clock will be updated properly.

HTH,
Bubba

The changes of when DST starts and ends part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

BTW....you are going to blow a gasket someday Mele if you keep it wound too tight :o

:D LOL]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459759 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:30:40 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459751 Bubba :

said by Mele20

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Ugh though that DST has been extended by one month

You bet....more daylight for yard work and Golf....regardless what it does to my "circadian rhythms" :D

Bubba]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459751 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:28:33 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459663 altermatt : said by dp

Google tzedit and you should be able to find it.

I'm VERY uncomfortable just grabbing any old file that says it's tzedit.exe...I want the official MS one. Yet MS seems to only be making that available as part of the entire 2003 Server Resource Kit. That makes no sense to me (yes, I know, they don't have to make sense, they're Microsoft :)).

But it seems that they would lose nothing by just making that one file available for download for those still running older OS's, like Win2k. We have one laptop that is still running that.
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Ugh though that DST has been extended by one month. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459624 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:05:17 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459568 falcon04 : You can also use "Karen's Zone Manager" ( Google on it ) - a great Karen's Power Tools app. ( I'm a Replicator fan ) which is freeware and works with all MS OS's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459568 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:53:37 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459445 dp :

said by altermatt

:

... If you are running Win2k or any version other than 2003 or XP SP2, they are suggesting you download the entire Server 2003 Resource Kit, just to get the tzedit.exe utility that will allow you to change things for 2k, etc.

Why did they not just post the updated tzedit file? Or have they and I've missed it?

Google tzedit and you should be able to find it. You can use it for unsupported systems Win9x/ME and W2K. It's very easy to use. Just run it, select your time zone if it's not already pre-selected, click Edit, and change the values to have daylight savings time start on the second Sunday in March, and end on the first Sunday in November. No other changes are needed. When you close the program the registry is updated and you're all done.
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I was referring to the work-around they give for unsupported OS's (I have Windows 98se). All of that is too confusing to me.

I haven't updated our XP computer yet, but when I do I will install the DST update on it.

Sincerely, Libra]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459130 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:37:42 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459090 Bubba :

said by Mele20

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Why is a patch needed in 2007 that wasn't needed when going on DST on the Mainland in 2006?

In 2006 Windows knew to adjust the clock for DST on April 2 and October 29, 2006. For 2007 DST is extended 4 weeks and starts March 11 and ends November 4, 2007. The OS will be patched to refleck that change so the clock will be updated properly.

HTH,
Bubba

BTW....you are going to blow a gasket someday Mele if you keep it wound too tight :o ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17459090 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:31:57 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458982 Mele20 :

said by La Luna

said by Mele20

said by jabarnut

:

. . I keep trying to save as much of it as I can, but no matter what I do, I never have any left. :huh:

That's because the Gubbermint keeps hording it away, and will make us pay additional tax dollars or something one day to get it back.
Or else they're selling it to Third World countries behind our backs.
And let me tell you something-- they've got a TON of it stashed away!
An hour in the Spring, EVERY YEAR, which they pretend to "give back" in the Fall!
Yeah, right! Who do they think they're kidding??
Ted Stevens has got it all funnelled to Alaska, and hidden deep in some underground igloo.

And Microsoft Corp. is in on the conspiracy, too! You can write that one in stone.

(Just remember-- you heard it here first!) :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458819 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:46:36 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458713 jabarnut : This whole 'time' thing has always been a problem for me.

I keep trying to save as much of it as I can, but no matter what I do, I never have any left. :huh:

I'm hoping for a solution some day...only time will tell.

In the mean time, I'll be keeping a close Watch.
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said by Mele20

Why does this concern you if you "never heard of it" or don't have DST (which is it?)? Most people like DST as it gives more hours of daylight in the evening. Why would you need this update if Hawaii doesn't participate in DST? :uhh:

"...which all states should stop observing IMO"....which is a negative opinion on something that you "never heard of" or doesn't affect you.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458566 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:01:42 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458057 jaykaykay :

said by Mele20

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_savings_time]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458057 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:24:56 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458017 La Luna :

said by altermatt

said by La Luna

:

they aren't telling you to download anything for Server 2003 unless you're using Server 2003.

Wow, that is confusing....I didn't get anything about W2k out of reading that, but maybe I missed it.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17458017 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:17:17 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17457936 altermatt :

said by La Luna

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they aren't telling you to download anything for Server 2003 unless you're using Server 2003.

Wrong, Luna. If you are running Win2k or any version other than 2003 or XP SP2, they are suggesting you download the entire Server 2003 Resource Kit, just to get the tzedit.exe utility that will allow you to change things for 2k, etc.

Why did they not just post the updated tzedit file? Or have they and I've missed it?
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said by falcon04

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I use NisTime (nistime-32bit.exe) set to go at startup on both XP and 98se systems and disable the XP clock setter - works for me.

Another vote for NisTime. I use it the same way.
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All went well installing the new updates. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17456226 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:30:18 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17454547 AB :

said by La Luna

:

Not sure what you mean....they aren't telling you to download anything for Server 2003 unless you're using Server 2003. There's a separate DST download for XP. . . .

I think the thrust of her post, Luna, is that she is running 98SE, and Microsoft has not provided a time-change update for that OS, recommending instead an edit to the Server 2003 update as a work-around, or something to that effect. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17454547 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:18:26 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17454301 La Luna :

said by Libra

:

Hi Kachi,
Thanks for posting those links. I don't understand why they would tell us to download a utility for a 2003 Server to make this change. Also, why are they giving examples of dates in October and February when those aren't the dates we have to change it to? And I think they're telling us to edit Pacific Time - I'm not in Pacific time. I'll probably just change the hour myself.
I think MS could have made an exception and offered a file for unsupported versions.
Sincerely, Libra

Not sure what you mean....they aren't telling you to download anything for Server 2003 unless you're using Server 2003. There's a separate DST download for XP.

The only place I saw anything about October/February and Pacific time was for the WU download for Australian DST change (which, for some reason, I was offered on my laptop, along with the US download).

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17454301 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:47:17 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17454228 caffeinator : About the time zone update, if the only tools are for 2003 version or XP..how do you update it for Win2k Pro other than manually hacking the registry?

Does it matter if I don't update it?
Can I just use time sync like time.nist.gov?

I don't have IE/OE on here at all (it's removed, thus why I only have 21 processes including Opera, HyperSnap, Firewall and Winpatrol).

I think I'll be moving to an alternative OS soon if this keeps being a hassle.

This is silly and too much of a bother with my old PIII/Athlon machines that otherwise work fine on windows 2000.

:huh:

-CaFF
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said by AB

said by La Luna

:

OK, I give up....what's "TIF warning"? :hmm:

Oh, ok. I thought of temp internet files, but I couldn't figure out how that related to the thread, I didn't know you had that problem. :(
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17454011 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:03:51 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17453264 NICK ADSL UK : December 2006 Security Releases ISO Image
Brief Description
These ISO-9660 CD image files contain the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 12th, 2006.

Overview
These ISO-9660 CD image files contain the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 12th, 2006. They do not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. These CD images are intended for corporate administrators who manage large multinational organizations, who need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update, and who do not use an automated solution such as WSUS. Use these images to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

Caution: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.

These CD images contain the following updates:
KB923689 / MS06-078

* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit x86) - 18 languages
* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows XP - 24 languages
* Windows XP x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows 2000 - 24 languages

KB923694 / (MS06-076)

* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit x86) - 18 languages
* Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows XP - 24 languages
* Windows XP x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows 2000 - 24 languages

KB925398 / MS06-078

* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit x86) - 18 languages
* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows XP - 24 languages
* Windows XP x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows 2000 - 24 languages

KB925454 / (MS06-072)

* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit x86) - 18 languages
* Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows XP - 24 languages
* Windows XP x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows 2000 - 24 languages

KB926121 / (MS06-077)

* Windows 2000 - 24 languages

KB926247 / (MS06-074)

* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit x86) - 18 languages
* Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows XP - 24 languages
* Windows XP x64 Edition – 2 languages
* Windows 2000 - 24 languages

KB926255 / (MS06-075)

* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit x86) - 18 languages
* Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
* Windows XP - 24 languages

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System Requirements

* Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based editions; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ; Windows XP Service Pack 2

Instructions

1. Select a file to download at the bottom of this page, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Change.

2. To copy the ISO Image download to your computer to burn a CD at a later time click Save or Save this program to disk.

3. Use the directions for your CD burner to create a CD from the ISO Image

Download Information
* Windows-KB913086-200612-1.iso contains KB923689, KB923694, KB925398, KB926121, KB926247 for Windows 2000; KB925454 for IE for Windows 2000

* Windows-KB913086-200612-2.iso contains KB923689, KB923694, KB925398, KB926247, KB926255 for Windows Server 2003; KB925454 for IE for Windows Server 2003
* Windows-KB913086-200612-3.iso contains KB923689, KB923694, KB925398, KB926247, KB926255 for Windows XP; KB925454 for IE for Windows XP

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=bc288abd-273b-4d3a-92a3-92ee51a510ef&DisplayLang=en
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17453264 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:53:55 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17448985 Libra : Hi Kachi,
Thanks for posting those links. I don't understand why they would tell us to download a utility for a 2003 Server to make this change. Also, why are they giving examples of dates in October and February when those aren't the dates we have to change it to? And I think they're telling us to edit Pacific Time - I'm not in Pacific time. I'll probably just change the hour myself.
I think MS could have made an exception and offered a file for unsupported versions.
Sincerely, Libra]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17448985 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:29:53 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17448616 redwolfe_98 : thanks, everyone, for posting the information..

it just seems to get harder and harder to deal with MS updates, for me, at least.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17448616 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:34:26 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447982 AB :

said by La Luna

:

OK, I give up....what's "TIF warning"? :hmm:

That would be "Temporary Internet Files", Luna.

A POS warning box that Microsoft Corp. provided with KB921398 awhile back. Evidently not everyone saw it, but on my machine, this extremely irritating 'warning box' popped up every time I went to access my Temporary Internet Files folder.
In fact, a thread about it can be found here:

»New dialog before opening TIF

And according to the details in KB925454, it includes that warning again, and I DON'T WANT IT! Grrrr! :)

*Edit- *See my previous post in this thread.*
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I hope that answers your question, young lady?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447982 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:50:00 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447848 La Luna :

said by AB

:

Thank you, Melissa. :)

A question for those 'in the know'--

The IE update, KB925454, looks like it's going to put that TIF warning right back on my computer that I just recently uninstalled (KB921398).
I dislike that warning, and don't want it on my machine.

Can anyone verify this, and/or suggest any option?

Thanks.

OK, I give up....what's "TIF warning"? :hmm:
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447848 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:28:41 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447035 Bondman : KachiWachi:
Thanks for pointing out the other links. I had not read the KB928388 article to the bottom which would have told me about the 2nd link you gave.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447035 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:15:20 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447022 jabarnut : As always, thank you Melissa. :)
All seems well here.

If anyone was wondering (as I was for a moment), why a security update for WMP 6.4 is included for those with WMP11 installed:

said by Microsoft :
I have installed Windows Media Player 11 on my computer. Why am I being offered the Windows Media Player 6.4 security update?

While Windows Media Player 11 is not vulnerable, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition will still have Windows Media Player 6.4 installed on the system for backwards compatibility.

(From the faq section in Melissa's link concerning 923689)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···078.mspx
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I had a life once.....now I have a Computer and a Modem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17447022 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:13:38 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446990 KachiWachi : Hopefully they will make KB928388 easier on those of us who have "other" OS...W2K, Win9.x, etc...

»support.microsoft.com/kb/928388/en-us
2007 time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems

»www.microsoft.com/windows/timezo···007.mspx
Preparing for daylight saving time changes in 2007

»support.microsoft.com/?kbid=914387
How to configure daylight saving time for the United States in 2007]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446990 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:07:07 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446988 Bondman : DrDemento:
Thanks for pointing out the kb928388 patch for time. One issue of concern is that there is no patch for Windows 2000 for the time. There are a lot of computers and servers with that OS still out there.

I did install all of the patches on one Windows 2000 test server, a Windows Server 2003 test server and one Windows XP pc. Knock on wood they installed without any issues. There was a new Exchange 2003 patch as well.

Bondman]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446988 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:06:48 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446891 MagMan : Thanks all good no problems. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446891 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:51:12 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446428 MarkAW : Thanks Melissa. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446428 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:34:54 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446218 Hutch : Thanks Mellissa :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446218 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:58:56 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446165 NICK ADSL UK : Thank you melissa :)

Malicious Software Removal Tool
Published: January 11, 2005 | Updated: December 12, 2006

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.

Note The version of the tool delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the background and then reports if an infection is found. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, use the version on this Web page or install the version that is available in the Download Center.

Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine. You should also use up-to-date antivirus software to help protect your computer from other malicious software.

To download the latest version of this tool, please visit the Microsoft Download Center.
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

New Additions
Malicious Software Encyclopedia: Win32/Beenut
Published: 6, 12/4
Win32/Beenut is a family of trojan downloaders that download files from various URLs to the host computer and then run the downloaded files. A Win32/Beenut trojan may also copy itself to the host computer, modifying the registry so the copy of itself runs each time Windows starts.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/encyclopedia/details.aspx?name=Win32%2fBeenut
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17446165 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:51:55 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445873 swhx7 : Thanks Melissa. I get the emails but it is more convenient to link from here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445873 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:10:00 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445833 AB : Thank you, Melissa. :)

A question for those 'in the know'--

The IE update, KB925454, looks like it's going to put that TIF warning right back on my computer that I just recently uninstalled (KB921398).
I dislike that warning, and don't want it on my machine.

Can anyone verify this, and/or suggest any option?

Thanks.

*Edit- In the spirit of Daniel Boone and Lewis & Clark, I went ahead & installed KB925454.
I don't get the warning box. I am running a little different OS now (XP Home retail vs. XP Home OEM) than in August, and not everyone was seeing that warning previously anyway, so . . . I have no clue what the significance might be.
But just an FYI, for anyone interested.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445833 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:02:52 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445744 onDvine : Thank you, ma'am. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445744 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:48:14 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445610 DrDemento : For those who want their computer clock updated automatically in 2007 download and install update kb928388 as a suggested software update. Remember the dates for daylight savings time change in 2007.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445610 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:27:15 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445600 dadkins : Thank you Melissa! :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445600 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:25:55 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445515 dp : Thank you Melissa :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445515 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:14:19 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445506 hayc59 : danke' :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445506 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:13:06 EDT Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445501 Cudni : Thanks for the update list

Cudni]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445501 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:12:28 EDT Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 12/12/2006 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445329 melissatrv : Note: There may be latency issues due to replication, if the page does not display keep refreshing

December 12, 2006
Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Note: www.microsoft.com/technet/security and www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.

Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.

Bulletin Summary:

»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···Dec.mspx

Critical Bulletins:

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (925454)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···072.mspx

Vulnerability in Visual Studio 2005 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925674)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···073.mspx

Vulnerability in Windows Media Format Could Allow Remote Code Execution (923689)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···078.mspx

Important Bulletins:

Vulnerability in SNMP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926247)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···074.mspx

Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (926255)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···075.mspx

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express (923694))
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···076.mspx

Vulnerability in Remote Installation Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926121)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···077.mspx

Re-Released Bulletins:

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924164)
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···059.mspx

This represents our regularly scheduled monthly bulletin release (second Tuesday of each month). Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.

If you have any questions regarding the patch or its implementation after reading the above listed bulletin you should contact Product Support Services in the United States at 1-866-PCSafety (1-866-727-2338). International customers should contact their local subsidiary.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17445329 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:40:55 EDT