MS releases a load of hotfixes. Get patching...

[pkr]

Critical Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (KB838358), 04/06/2004
Download size: 850 KB
This non-security critical update prevents recorded TV from being deleted on Windows Media Center PCs when switching from one storage drive to a smaller drive and then switching back. Install this update to help protect your recordings when switching between storage drives. Once you install this item, it cannot be removed. Details...
Applies to: Windows XP SP1

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Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 2, English Version, 04/06/2004
Download size: 6.4 MB
Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 2 resolves various issues found after the initial release of Microsoft .NET Framework. These include both security- and non-security-related issues. Details...
Installation requires a reboot.
Applies to: Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, Windows XP family, Windows 2000 family

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Security Update for DirectX 7.0 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 420 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows 2000 SP2, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows 2000 SP4

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Security Update for DirectX 8.0 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 445 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows 2000 SP2, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows 2000 SP4

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Security Update for DirectX 8.1 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 439 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows 2000 SP2, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows 2000 SP4

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Security Update for DirectX 8.2 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 443 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows 2000 SP2, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP RTM, Windows XP SP1

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Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 443 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows 2000 SP2, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows 2000 SP4

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Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 443 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

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Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 443 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows XP RTM, Windows XP SP1

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Security Update for Microsoft Windows (819696), 04/06/2004
Download size: 948 KB
An identified security issue in Microsoft DirectX could allow an attacker to run programs on a computer running Microsoft Windows. The attacker would first have to send you an e-mail message or entice you into visiting a malicious Web site. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. Details...
Applies to: Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, Windows XP RTM, Windows XP SP1, Windows 2000 family

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Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 434 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

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Security Update for Windows XP (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 434 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows XP RTM

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Security Update for Windows XP (KB839643), 04/06/2004
Download size: 434 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows XP SP1

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Update Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows XP (KB826939), 04/06/2004
Download size: 9 MB
This update consists of previously released critical and security updates, for Windows XP, rolled into one convenient package. Installing this item provides you the same results as installing the individual updates. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Applies to: Windows XP RTM, Windows XP SP1

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A lot of DirectX this time.

This list does not include win9x and NT4 fixes which I haven't checked out ( if any have been released this time ).

The script kiddies etc will already be working on exploits for these security holes. Patch now before the worms/trojans/virii get released.

[JiBeRjAbEr]

I am running SP2Beta and my windows update just returns an error all the time (it used to work!). ANyone else in teh smae boat?

[DeadKenny]

Being a beta there's no guarantee that it will work or not trash your system, or that you have an upgrade path to the release version of SP2.

Contact MS and tell them it doesn't work as they will want to know so they can fix it (though they're probably aware of the problems).


Anyway, as for these hotfixes, I'm on SP1 and I only see one hotfix through Windows Update (Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643)).

[Sheepking]

Originally posted by DeadKenny


Anyway, as for these hotfixes, I'm on SP1 and I only see one hotfix through Windows Update (Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643)).

Same here.

[JiBeRjAbEr]

Originally posted by DeadKenny
Being a beta there's no guarantee that it will work or not trash your system, or that you have an upgrade path to the release version of SP2.

Contact MS and tell them it doesn't work as they will want to know so they can fix it (though they're probably aware of the problems).


Anyway, as for these hotfixes, I'm on SP1 and I only see one hotfix through Windows Update (Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643)).

I tried to report the issue but you need to be a signed up member of the beta testers to do that. There are a number of issues with resolutions on the help but non fix the problem I have been experiancing, google didnt turn up anything either :(

[DeadKenny]

Personally I wouldn't touch any beta on a live system. If you're intending to test it on a system you can afford to trash and rebuild, that's another matter.

[red marauder]

Are you sure about the .NET Framework SP2?

This was released: 7th August 2002

[pkr]

Originally posted by adamcruickshank
Are you sure about the .NET Framework SP2?

This was released: 7th August 2002

It's an update - Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 2, English Version, 04/06/2004 I believe. Don't know why they do it this way though.

[DeadKenny]

My PC at work is also only picking up the one update.

[internetuser]

these come out once a month now via window supdate. (and to end users at work via SUS)

got the email from M$ last night about updates.

reason for the number is, that each patch is for a different OS or DX version.

most machines will only need one.