General software updates

Rik · Jul 12, 2009, 19:05:58

Please be aware that beginning next month, we will start an upgrade to the Windows Update and Microsoft Update services. As a part of the service upgrade, an update to the Windows Update and Automatic Updates client code will be required. We will start this infrastructure update in late August, and it will take a couple of months to complete the rollout. Updates to the services and Windows code are required from time to time to maintain and improve service quality, reliability, and operations. The last update occurred in November of 2008.

This update will not change your current Windows Update or Automatic Updates settings. It will improve the user interface for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 computers running Windows Update, adding a more visible and detailed description of updates as well as improvements in how users are notified about service packs. This update will not change the look and feel of Automatic Updates.

The Windows Update or Automatic Updates client software must be updated, or you may not be able to successfully check for updates or perform other configured actions. If Windows Update or Automatic Updates is enabled to automatically check for updates, download updates, or install updates on your computer then the infrastructure update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Your computer will not be updated if you have disabled Windows Update (or Automatic Updates) and do not check for updates.

This infrastructure update is being provided in the same way as previous infrastructure updates. For more information about infrastructure updates and the last infrastructure update, please refer to last year's infrastructure update post.

http://blogs.technet.com/mu/archive/2009/07/10/upcom...

Sebby · Jul 12, 2009, 19:21:39

An update to Windows Update, hey?

Rik · Jul 12, 2009, 19:24:18

Yup.

Niall · Jul 12, 2009, 19:39:27

That link doesn't work

Glenn · Jul 12, 2009, 19:51:38

http://blogs.technet.com/mu/ try that one

Niall · Jul 13, 2009, 17:17:42

Ah ha, that works. Ta

Gary · Jul 14, 2009, 10:57:16

Malwarebytes 1.39 released

# FIXED) Installer uses /updateshowdialog now instead of /runupdate.
# (FIXED) /runupdate no longer displays program update dialog. Only /updateshowdialog does.
# (FIXED) Problem removing registry items with (default) values.
# (FIXED) Minor issues with 32-bit context menu. (64-bit coming soon).
# (FIXED) Multiple significant issues with protection module.
# (ADDED) Scanner returns error codes (error levels) for batch file users.
# (ADDED) Protection module now logs errors and threats to a log file.

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 10:58:15

Thanks, Gary.

Niall · Jul 14, 2009, 19:37:07

Anything odd happening with NOD32 today? I've just turned my PC on and it's got an orange icon. No updates available through the program, but the last time it did this was when there was a windows update available. I'm all up to date now and it's still showing. Maybe I'll be forced to "upgrade" to the version that everyone seems to have problems with

And now it's pouring with rain, the sky has turned black and my Sky digital isn't working. Bah.

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 19:37:41

It's a Vista problem, Niall.

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 19:38:56

This month's MS goodies:

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for july 2009
Published: july 14 2009

Note: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security and http://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.

Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Bulletin Summary:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/m...

Critical (3)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-032 - Critical
Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (973346)
Published: July 14, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/M...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-029 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (961371)
Published: July 14, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/M...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-028 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (971633)
Published: July 14, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/M...

Important (3)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-033 - Important
Vulnerability in Virtual PC and Virtual Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (969856)
Published: July 14, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/M...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-031 - Important
Vulnerability in Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Could Cause Elevation of Privilege (970953)
Published: July 14, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/M...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-030 - Important
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (969516)
Published: July 14, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/M...
Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.

Niall · Jul 14, 2009, 19:40:30

I'm not sure how it could be. NOD32 was working yesterday, I haven't updated it and today it's orange.

Actually I've just looked at it and it says the last update was today. That's odd as I never downloaded one, unless it was tiny. Just a wee update to stop my system being protected. Boo.

So it's telling me that there are vulnerabilities for windows, so will remain orange until there is a windows update for them? There were a bunch of updates released today for Vista too, but it's still orange

Sebby · Jul 14, 2009, 20:21:03

Niall, have a look at this.

Noreen · Jul 15, 2009, 11:06:39

SpywareBlaster defs updated.

Rik · Jul 15, 2009, 11:13:47

Thanks.

Gary · Jul 17, 2009, 06:17:16

Firefox 3.5.1 released security and bug fixes

Rik · Jul 17, 2009, 09:59:27

Thanks, Gary.

Sebby · Jul 17, 2009, 13:18:52

Thanks, Gary, I wondered how long it would be.

Niall · Jul 18, 2009, 11:47:59

Quote from: Sebby on Jul 14, 2009, 20:21:03
Niall, have a look at this.

Oops I forgot to reply to this thread. The next day when I started the PC, all was well again. There must have been an update on starting the program.

Gary · Jul 20, 2009, 12:16:10

Perfect Disc build 114 released.

1. PDEngine hangs during defragmentation.
2. StealthPatrol keeps running after it was disabled.
3. Insufficient free space message when performing boot time defrag.
4. PerfectDisk 10 connected to PerfectDisk 2008 crashes on "Analyze" operation.
5. Settings on some tabs in PerfectDisk Settings are not saved.
6. There is no tab for a removable drive on Recycler statistics.
7. Recycler and Space Reports run on a removable drive after Removable storage was turned OFF.
8. Drive Properties online settings can not be set for multiple drives with minimum values.
9. When connecting to remote Virtual Edition PerfectDisk Settings button label is not updated.
10. Bottom animation icons shift to the right when PerfectDisk window is maximized.

Rik · Jul 20, 2009, 12:17:29

Thanks, Gary.

Baz · Jul 20, 2009, 16:20:15

which version is that Gary.

is it PerfectDisk from Raxco you are talking about.

Rik · Jul 20, 2009, 16:32:18

It is, Baz.

Gary · Jul 24, 2009, 06:49:30

Adobe shockwave player revision 11.5.1.601 security fixes

Rik · Jul 24, 2009, 10:32:30

For the time being.