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Critical Security Update Windows...

May 11, 2004 5:29AM PDT

Just downloaded the latest windows update. KB840374..
If you have windows check now!
Larry

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Larry, Microsoft Lists This One As 'Important' Not 'Critical'...But Still...
May 11, 2004 6:13AM PDT
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Re:Larry, Microsoft Lists This One As 'Important' Not 'Critical'...But Still...
May 11, 2004 7:07AM PDT

When I checked my windows updates it was listed as critical. Wonder why?
Larry

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(NT) On 'Supported' Operating Systems...
May 11, 2004 9:23AM PDT

..such as Win 2000 and XP, then both "Critical" and "Important" updates are posted in the "Critical" section, although if you read the article carefully, it will distinguish between the two.

And sometimes, Microsoft will upgrade an update from "Important" to "Critical" after a specific virus exploit shows up in the "wild". I don't think that's the case with this update, but it has happened before.

Hope this helps.

Grif