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Microsoft offers fix for Outlook Web in Vista

March 16, 2007 The software maker said said it has issued a patch to allow Outlook Web Access to properly run in Windows Vista. TAGS: Microsoft Outlook Web Access, patch, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Security update patch out for Japanese PSPs

May 11, 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment has released a security update patch for the PSP that upgrades its firmware to version 1.51. TAGS: Sony PSP, patch, Sony Corp., security, firmware

Microsoft to issue cursor flaw patch early

April 2, 2007 Software maker had planned to wait until April 10, but will now issue the patch Tuesday given there is a public exploit using the hole. TAGS: patch, attack, software company, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft fixes Windows security patch

June 28, 2006 The first version of a critical update caused network connection trouble for some people. TAGS: patch, fix, network connection, security, Microsoft Corp., connection

Critical Windows patch may wreak PC havoc

October 15, 2005 Patch to fix serious Windows flaws can lock users out of their computer, prevent the Windows firewall from starting, block applications and cause other trouble. TAGS: patch, Microsoft Windows Firewall, software company, Microsoft Corp., firewall, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft posts Tablet PC fix

July 6, 2005 Glitch allows an application that handles electronic-pen input to slowly take over a computer's memory. TAGS: tablet PC, tablet, fix, patch, software company, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft fixes can cause Windows Media Player trouble

March 9, 2006 A trio of updates for Windows Media Player, including a recent security patch, can cause the software to malfunction. TAGS: Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, media player, patch, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, server

Rockstar throws cold water on 'Hot Coffee'

August 11, 2005 In effort to fend off criticism from "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" scandal, company releases patch disabling access to adult scenes. TAGS: Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, scandal, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., patch, scene, games

Beating Microsoft to the punch

January 4, 2006 newsmaker Ilfak Guilanov explains why he created an unofficial Windows patch that is drawing rare backing from antivirus firms. TAGS: Ilfak Guilfanov, patch, Microsoft Windows Metafile, SANS Institute, Belgium, F-Secure Corp., source code, security company, fix, flaw, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Adobe tackles risky holes in Acrobat, Reader

January 10, 2007 Software maker issues "highly critical" updates for Reader, Acrobat versions to fix flaws that could allow PC hijacks. TAGS: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Systems Inc., patch, security

Microsoft fixes faulty security patch

August 18, 2006 The "hotfix" is designed to address a problem in a patch for a flaw that is already being used by worms. TAGS: security patch, patch, worm, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

One more update to Apple patch

March 17, 2006 Update is designed to address installation problems with patch released earlier in week, say security experts. TAGS: patch, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, security, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh

Windows users swamp WMF patch site

January 4, 2006 Site hosting unauthorized protection against Microsoft flaw goes offline after "half the planet" tries to download the fix. TAGS: WMF vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Ilfak Guilfanov, F-Secure Corp., IRC, patch, system administrator, flaw, HTTP, trojan horse, blog, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft patch jams up IE

December 17, 2005 Security update is causing trouble for some people who have been testing version 7 of the browser. TAGS: Windows registry, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, beta, patch, Web browser, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Attack code out for latest Microsoft flaw

February 17, 2006 Two exploits appear only days after Microsoft issued a patch for a "critical" Windows Media Player flaw. TAGS: flaw, media player, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, patch, vulnerability, service pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Windows

'Critical' patches released for Windows

January 11, 2005 Microsoft releases two patches for OS, but fix for underlying IE problems is not yet ready. TAGS: patch management, Stephen Toulouse, patch, attacker, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system

Microsoft to fix Windows patch

April 21, 2006 Updated version of fix will repair problems some people had after installing first version of "critical" security patch. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Explorer, patch, spokesman, fix, Microsoft Corp., security, firewall, NVidia, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, HP

Windows patch trips up on HP tool, firewall

April 17, 2006 Fix could cause systems with certain photo-sharing software or the Kerio firewall to crash, Microsoft says. TAGS: photo-sharing, Microsoft Windows Explorer, firewall, patch, Microsoft Corp., HP, scanner, printer, camera, Web browser, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security

HP's inkjet tech seeks to replace hypodermic needles

September 11, 2007 Technology adapted from inkjet printers could deliver medicine or vaccines much like a nicotine patch. TAGS: patch, royalty, drug, vaccine, Ireland, HP, patient, IBM Corp.

Sony to patch copy-protected CD

November 2, 2005 Facing fears that its piracy-proofed CDs could help virus writers, record label is working closely with antivirus companies to offer patch. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, antivirus company, copy protection, patch, rootkit, F-Secure Corp., antipiracy, malicious software, antivirus, CD, virus, Sony Corp., security

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