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Windows 7 Plus Patch V6

Windows 7 All versions PlusPatch V6 By Orbit30 [keznews forum]
download - comments - 6.1.2009

MS: Another Patch for cursor patch

Stop 0x0000007F error when you try to print from computers that are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 and that have GDI security update 925902 installed
download - comments - 20.4.2007

Microsoft patch can cause IE trouble

Microsoft's security update from Aug. 8 to Internet Explorer is causing browser trouble for some systems.
microsoft - comments - 16.8.2006

Unlimited ReArm Patch

Automatic patch for Vista RTM. Current 3 people have reported that this has worked for them.
download - comments - 26.11.2006

BitTorrent Acceleration Patch 4.7.3

BitTorrent Acceleration Patch description - An innovative plug-in for BitTorrent that boosts your download speed
download - comments - 13.4.2008

Windows 7 Plus Patch V6

Windows 7 All versions PlusPatch V6 By Orbit30 [keznews forum]
download - comments - 6.1.2009

Battlefield 2 Patch 1.03 Released

After much delay, the 1.03 patch for Battlefield 2 has finally been released. Include is Wake Island 2007 map, new server browser features, a nickname prefix feature, a BFHQ compare function, improved mod support, HUD & map enhancements, a dozen gameplay tweaks, a large number of bug fixes, and more.


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Windows Home Server patch is out

Hewlett Packard now has its hands on the Windows Home Server (WHS) update for which it decided to delay its MediaSmart Home Server.
windows - comments - 20.9.2007

IE Patch Beats Coal In Your Stocking

If not for a terrible virus infection, I would have blogged about the Internet Explorer Zero Day exploit days ago.
microsoft - comments - 19.12.2008

Microsoft Patch Tuesday heads-up

Microsoft plans to ship four security bulletins next Tuesday with patches for a range of serious security vulnerabilities affecting millions of Windows users.
microsoft - comments - 5.2.2009

Microsoft: Patch now or face attacks

Microsoft today shipped four bulletins with patches for at least 8 documented security vulnerabilities affecting Windows users and warned that “consistent exploit code could be easily crafted” to launch attacks via the Internet Explorer browser.
microsoft - comments - 10.2.2009

6 patches for July patch Tuesday

Microsoft on Tuesday will issue six security bulletins for patch Tuesday reports PC Magazine.
microsoft - comments - 11.7.2009

Patch Tuesday for September 2009

Microsoft's Security Bulletin for September contains five critical bulletins for release on Tuesday to block Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems.
microsoft - comments - 5.9.2009

Patch Up Your System's Security Holes with xpy


Don't Tweak Out

It's not just another tweaking program that'll spice up your system, xpy is the latest little ditty that'll close some of those security holes that Windows XP seems to leave. Another needle in the haystack has been found with xpy 0.9.2. I've been using a lot of separate system modifiers recently and I've finally gotten my hands on xpy, a program that's still in active development. xpy is not your typical tweaking program, it chooses to focus on your system's natural deficiencies and works to correct the gaping security problems you might face. Let's see what all the hype's about.
download - comments - 28.11.2005

Microsoft Fixes Patch Day Glitch

Following reports by some customers of problems when implementing Redmond's latest set of patches, Microsoft has shipped an update to its Software Update Services 1.0 patch system. Once the new script is applied, the patches will no longer show up as "unapproved."
microsoft - comments - 23.12.2005

Microsoft Release WMF Vulnerability Patch

Despite previous indications that the Windows Meta File (WMF) security exploit patch will be released on January 10th, Microsoft have released an update via MS Update to fix the WMF issue.
microsoft - comments - 6.1.2006

Microsoft patch fails to install for some users

Microsoft Corp. has reported a problem with one of its security patches released yesterday that requires some users to take additional steps to ensure it installs properly.

The problem affected patch number MS06-007, which fixes a TCP/IP vulnerability in several versions of Windows that could allow a denial-of-service attack. Microsoft called the patch important but not critical, and said users should install it as soon as possible. It was one of several patches released yesterday (see "Microsoft issues seven security patches").
microsoft - comments - 16.2.2006

Microsoft investigating fake WinLogon patch

Microsoft is investigating an e-mail that appears to be a security warning from the software heavyweight which patches a vulnerability in the "WinLogon Service".
microsoft - comments - 29.5.2006

Microsoft July Security Patch Tools

The Extended Security Update Inventory Tool is used to detect security bulletins not covered by MBSA including MS04-028 ..
microsoft - comments - 13.7.2006

Microsoft fixes faulty security patch

Microsoft on Thursday issued a "hotfix" for a fault in a security patch designed to correct a flaw already being targeted by worms.
microsoft - comments - 20.8.2006

Windows Vista Patch for DNS client

Microsoft just released a Windows Vista Patch.
windows - comments - 28.2.2007

Microsoft takes a 'Patch Tuesday' break

Microsoft has no new security updates planned for Tuesday, despite at least five zero-day vulnerabilities that are waiting to be fixed.
microsoft - comments - 9.3.2007

MS Patch Tuesday: Vista dinged again

The carefully crafted image of Windows Vista as the most secure operating system of all time is beginning to take a beating.
microsoft - comments - 11.4.2007

Microsoft Security Patch Tuesday - May 2007

On Tuesday 8 May 2007 Microsoft is planning to release:
microsoft - comments - 3.5.2007

Two Windows bulletins coming on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is planning a very light Patch Tuesday this month. - This is an advance notification of two security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on November 13, 2007.
microsoft - comments - 8.11.2007

xpy - Patch Up Your Systems Security Holes

xpy is a small tool which disables the default threats of a Windows XP installation. Besides the classic antispy features, it closes recent security holes like the remote procure call (rpc) service and the distributed component object model (dcom).
download - comments - 19.7.2008

Microsoft to Users: Patch Virtual Earth

Microsoft is permitting end users of Virtual Earth that are not happy with the content offered via the service to introduce patches with imagery.
microsoft - comments - 1.8.2008

Next "Patch Tuesday" to include 4 Critical Patches

For this month’s “Patch Tuesday” (September 9th) Microsoft is planning to release 4 critical updates.
microsoft - comments - 5.9.2008

Beware: Fake Microsoft patch malware

“We received some questions from customers about an e-mail that’s circulating that claims to be a security e-mail from Microsoft.
microsoft - comments - 15.10.2008

Microsoft sets record for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft today released its largest ever batch of Patch Tuesday updates to fix a whopping 34 security holes in a wide range of widely deployed software products.
microsoft - comments - 13.10.2009

Patch to a patch of a Microsoft patch needs patching

In the latest incident of a now-chronic problem that has been bugging Microsoft all year, a recent security patch now causes IE6 to crash in Windows XP...again...
betanews.com - 19.12.2007

Microsoft Fixes Another August Patch

Microsoft released a new version of its patch intended to fix a problem in Windows Server service, saying the original patch could cause programs to fail if they request more than one gigabyte of contiguous memory...
betanews.com - 19.08.2006

Patch Tuesday: And Then There Were Four

Microsoft dropped one patch from its Patch Tuesday lineup, instead only releasing four patches, one of which was critical...
betanews.com - 12.09.2007

Six Fixes on Tap for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is taking the guesswork out of Patch Tuesday by detailing the type and severity of patches in its new Advance Notification bulletins. The first of these is being used for July's Patch Tuesday...
betanews.com - 06.07.2007

Microsoft Fixes Patch Snafus

Microsoft on Monday resolved a few problems surrounding last week's Excel-laden Patch Tuesday, most notably fixing a problem that prevented a patch from installing properly on Windows Server 2003 SP1. The company is encouraging administrators to re-run update checks...
betanews.com - 19.07.2006

Microsoft to Patch Critical Office Flaw

This month's Patch Tuesday will be a light one in comparison with those before it, with only three updates due next week. However, Microsoft's patch for Office shouldn't be taken lightly; its rating will be "Critical," the company said Thursday...
betanews.com - 08.09.2006

Third Party Offers Patch for IE Hole

While Microsoft debates whether to release a critical update for Internet Explorer before the next Patch Tuesday on April 11, security firm eEye Digital Security has released its own patch. The flaw, discovered last week, puts IE users at risk of code execution simply by visiting a malicious Web site...
betanews.com - 28.03.2006

Microsoft Patch Problems

Some Windows 2000 users could be unprotected even with recent patch.

Windows users continue to experience problems with Microsoft's latest round of security patches. This time a problem with a critical patch relating to Microsoft's DirectShow streaming media software is leaving some Windows 2000 users unprotected, even after they've installed a patch...
pcworld.com - 22.10.2005

No Microsoft Patches This Month After All

Quality issue with patch prompts 'Patch Tuesday' cancellation...
pcworld.com - 10.09.2005

Microsoft Rushes Patch for VML Exploit

A group of software engineers with ZERT has issued what it characterizes as an interim patch for the VML exploit, possibly closing the door to a new series of Trojans. In so doing, a new group resurrects some old questions about whether third parties should be trusted to patch Microsoft products...
betanews.com - 23.09.2006

Microsoft to Patch its Security Patch

In response to problems experienced by some customers after installing the MS06-015 security update last week, Microsoft is planning to issue a new patch that includes a workaround for the compatibility issues. Only users who have not installed MS06-015 and those having trouble will receive the fix...
betanews.com - 21.04.2006

Only One Patch Due in Microsoft's Monthly Security Fix

Expect a patch of a Windows flaw deemed critical...
pcworld.com - 09.09.2005

One critical patch for Vista en route

Maybe they are busy prepping for CES, but Microsoft only plans to issue two patches for the first Patch Tuesday of the new year...
betanews.com - 05.01.2008

McAfee Warns of Zero-Day Rash in Wake of Patch Tuesday

Engineers at McAfee's Avert Labs believe they may actually be learning about how to use timing to maximize the impact of "zero-day exploits" on the public. The team said yesterday they believe malicious writers tend to release their code on Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday, in order to maximize its window of opportunity to exploit systems before the next month's Patch Tuesday rolls around...
betanews.com - 11.04.2007

Tiny Patch Tuesday Brings Two Fixes

Compared with previous Patch Tuesdays, November's version was quite small with Microsoft releasing only two patches for the Windows operating system: one rated critical and the other important...
betanews.com - 14.11.2007

Preview patch returns ActiveX to the way it was

More than a decade after Microsoft used an idea for making binary programs work with one click from inside Web pages, the company is testing a patch that restores that functionality in the wake of a settlement with the idea's creator...
betanews.com - 13.12.2007

MS: IE Patch Causing Browser Crashes

Microsoft acknowledged Wednesday that a glitch in its patch intended to fix several security vulnerabilities within Internet Explorer may cause the browser to crash when visiting certain Web sites...
betanews.com - 16.08.2006

Next "Patch Tuesday" to include 4 Critical Patches

For this month’s “Patch Tuesday” (September 9th) Microsoft is planning to release 4 critical updates. Being rated “critical” means that the flaws allow remote code execution and is the highest rating Microsoft gives.

The first 2 patch fixes vulnerabilities in Windows Media Player and Encoder.

The third patch covers windows, Internet Explorer, Net. Framework, Office, SQL Server and Visual Studio

The fourth and final patch covers vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office.

September is a quieter month for Microsoft. In contrast August saw 11 patches being issued.


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neowin.net - 05.09.2008

First Crysis patch arrives

The first patch for Crysis is now available, updating the game to v1.1 and featuring bug fixes and gameplay and performance tweaks.



Weighing in at a tasty 139MB, the patch can be downloaded here.



A full rundown of patch content follows...




winbeta.org - 08.01.2008

Microsoft: Patch Tuesday Didn't Cause Thursday Skype Outage

In a company blog post yesterday morning, Skype engineers disclosed that they suspected a wave of client-side reboots were triggered by Patch Tuesday at roughly the same time, for last week's 48-hour service outage. This morning, the explanation has been amended, removing Microsoft from blame for the outage while saying Patch Tuesday contributed to a "perfect storm" of events...
betanews.com - 21.08.2007