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Internet Explorer 6 (with Windows XP SP2)
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
Unless your business has specific ActiveX technology needs, you are much more secure running Firefox than Internet Explorer.
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Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007
Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
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Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'
November 13, 2007
In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network.
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Windows patch gets its own rumor site
August 1, 2005
Windows enthusiasts tend to focus on major releases, but Ethan Allen thinks big about a secondary issue--the fixes for the major releases.
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Mystery patch blots Microsoft's fix-free month
December 10, 2003
The software giant scrambles to find out why a fix for FrontPage is making the rounds, when it had decided not to issue any patches in December.
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Windows patches may become automatic
August 21, 2003
In the aftermath of the MSBlast worm, Microsoft says it may be time to take more control of the Windows update mechanism.
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Windows zero-day flaw gets a fix
April 10, 2007
Microsoft's Tuesday patches include a fix for a "critical" Windows flaw that was first disclosed in December and also affects Vista.
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Microsoft patches spell happy holidays
December 14, 2004
Software giant releases five fixes, all for Windows--but doesn't rate any of them as a serious threat.
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Microsoft patches software for Mac version
November 9, 2004
The software giant announces several changes and plans for its Virtual PC software, which lets Windows run on Apple machines.
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Windows XP update moves ahead
December 18, 2003
Microsoft releases a beta version of the second major update to its PC operating system, with security features the focus of the changes.
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Microsoft delays patch management tool
July 13, 2004
The delay is the second to be announced this week by the software giant, which is maintaining an ambitious workload for its developers.
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Microsoft details new security plan
October 9, 2003
The software giant will focus on adding new security technologies to its products, educating its customers and improving its process of releasing patches, CEO Steve Ballmer says.
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Fixes in for critical IE, Windows flaws
June 14, 2005
Three of the 10 bulletins in Microsoft's monthly batch of patches deal with three holes that could let intruders take over a PC.
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PC makers: Look before taking SP2 leap
September 2, 2004
Many PC makers have a list of drivers and other patches that should be in place before installing the OS update.
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Rough patches for XP update
August 27, 2004
Microsoft's security-minded SP2 update to Windows XP finally makes it out the door, but not without stumbling.
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Microsoft patches a pair of flaws
June 8, 2004
The software giant releases fixes for a vulnerability in its DirectPlay peer-to-peer gaming module and a flaw in a third-party program Microsoft includes with several applications.
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This week at Microsoft
June 17, 2005
Redmond will launch a beta of the next version of Windows Server this summer. The company also issues three "critical" patches.
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Microsoft fixes troubled IE patch
August 24, 2006
Update to "critical" Internet Explorer patch repairs a serious security flaw introduced by the original version.
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Piracy-check mandatory for Windows add-ons
July 26, 2005
From now on, customers looking to get the latest add-ons to Windows will have to verify that their copy of the operating system is legit.
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Santa flaws? Firms deal with holiday patches
December 17, 2004
Microsoft moves to plug holes left open in Windows XP. Also: Cisco issues a pair of warnings.
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