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| Adobe Describes Holes, Offers Patches
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| Three months after acknowledging multiple vulnerabilities in its popular Reader software and then patching the program, Adobe Tuesday finally provided some details about the bugs.
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May 8, 2008 |
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| Adobe Fixes Seven Flaws in Flash Player
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| Adobe has upgraded its Flash Player to fix seven vulnerabilities in the graphics and video software widely used for interactive Web pages and banner advertisements.
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April 9, 2008 |
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| Adobe fixes undisclosed vulnerabilities in Reader
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| Adobe released on Wednesday an update that fixes vulnerabilities in its widely used Reader document viewing program.
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February 6, 2008 |
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| Adobe plugs multi-platform Flash vulns
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| Adobe has published an update fixing numerous security vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash.
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December 20, 2007 |
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| Adobe pulls bug-riddled Photoshop update
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| Adobe has withdrawn a Photoshop product update because it was too buggy and has told customers to uninstall it.
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March 18, 2008 |
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| Adobe to Fix Photoshop CS3 Printing Problems 'Soon'
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| Adobe is to release an update to Photoshop CS3 to improve problems with the application's printing system, the Photoshop product manager John Nack has admitted an entry to his blog.
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October 12, 2007 |
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| Adobe Updates Creative Tools
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| Revamped are the video app Premiere Pro, a DNG Converter utility, and Camera RAW plug-in.
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December 9, 2007 |
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| Adobe users claim file corruption after 10.5.3 update
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| Users of Adobe's Creative Suite 3 software are complaining that files saved to network volumes are being corrupted, and have linked the problem to their recent update to Mac OS X 10.5.3 "Leopard."
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May 30, 2008 |
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| After Attacks, Apple Fixes QuickTime Bug
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| Apple has released a new security patch for QuickTime, its eighth update this year for the media player software.
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December 14, 2007 |
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| Apple Fixes QuickTime for Windows Glitch
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| Attackers can slip past Windows system defenses due to a flaw in Apple's QuickTime for Windows media player.
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October 4, 2007 |
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| Apple patches 5 critical QuickTime bugs
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| Includes fix for April zero-day on Mac, Windows.
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June 10, 2008 |
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| Apple Plugs QuickTime Malware Installation Hole
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| The company acknowledges the bug could lead to drive-by malware installations on Windows and Mac machines.
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February 6, 2008 |
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| Apple Plugs QuickTime With 11 Patches
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| Apple released a slew of patches for QuickTime, fixing a variety of security problems.
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April 3, 2008 |
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| Apple releases iTunes 7.7
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| This version of iTunes also adds support for the new Remote application for the iPhone and iPod touch, available on the App Store, which allows those devices to control iTunes remotely.
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July 10, 2008 |
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| Attacks on Adobe Intensify
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| Flaws in Adobe Reader and Acrobat are being used to exploit computers; company urges customers to install the patch.
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February 11, 2008 |
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| Blinkx upgrades the tech on its video search platform
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| As companies continue to look for more ways to monetize their video content, video search engine Blinkx has launched a new system to help companies manage their videos before and after they are published online.
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May 6, 2008 |
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| Bluetooth, IE to Get Critical Microsoft Patches
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| The updates are due Tuesday, the day Microsoft had previously scheduled to release its security patches. Fixes are also slated for Active Directory, the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) and the Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) protocol, used by Windows to stream media to many recipients. These updates are all rated "important."
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June 5, 2008 |
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| Critical TCP/IP Worm Hole Dings Windows Vista
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| A high-priority security update fixes a pair of "critical" flaws that expose Windows users to remote code execution attacks.
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January 8, 2008 |
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| Critical TCP/IP Worm Hole Dings Windows Vista
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| A high-priority security update fixes a pair of "critical" flaws that expose Windows users to remote code execution attacks.
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January 22, 2008 |
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| Dr Patch - Your total patch solution
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| provide a solution that will answer all your software updating needs.
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| Feb. Launch Now Set for Windows Vista SP1
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| Microsoft schedules a Feb. 27 launch event for SP1 and Windows Server 2008 in Los Angeles.
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January 31, 2008 |
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| Firefox 3 Vulnerability Found
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| Five hours after Mozilla officially released Firefox 3.0, researchers found a vulnerability in the new browser.
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June 18, 2008 |
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| Five Patches On Tap for Tuesday
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| By recent standards, September's Patch Tuesday will be mild, with only five patches and one being rated "critical.
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September 6, 2007 |
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| How Microsoft's Patch Affects Business Processes, Security
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| An entire industry has grown up around Microsoft Patch Tuesday: The five-year push for predictable, scheduled security fixes has spawned both Microsoft and third-party vendor tools specifically to deal with the complexity of installing Microsoft security patches.
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July 11, 2008 |
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| HP Fixes Flaws in Software Update
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| Users of Hewlett-Packard and Compaq desktop and notebook PCs should run Software Update on these computers to patch flaws in the update service’s ActiveX control, according to a security warning issued by HP.
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December 26, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Accidentally Leaks SP1
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| Some Windows Vista users began finding Service Pack 1 in Windows Update this week, even though it isn't promised until next month.
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February 22, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Admits Vista Update Glitch
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| A patch to prepare for first service pack went to users of editions that didn't need the update.
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January 12, 2008 |
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| Microsoft automates IE crash snafu work-around
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| IE6 crashes only on Windows XP SP2 systems that had hot fixes applied earlier.
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December 21, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Confirms WSUS Patch Problem
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| Microsoft Thursday acknowledged that it may have to re-release a recent fix for a flaw that stymied some users' ability to grab security patches through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
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July 11, 2008 |
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| Microsoft delivers Home Server data-corruption fix in Power Pack 1
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| On July 21, Microsoft announced that the final version of the Power Pack 1 update for Windows Home Server is available for immediate download.
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July 21, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Details Vista SP1 Search Changes
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| Documents released today detail changes Microsoft will make to its desktop search and indexing feature in Windows Vista.
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September 12, 2007 |
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| Microsoft dispells rumors of stealth Windows updates
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| It's all about updating the updater.
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September 12, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Fixes IE, DirectX Security Bugs
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| Microsoft has released security patches for some of its products, fixing critical flaws in the Internet Explorer browser, DirectX and Bluetooth wireless software for Windows.
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June 10, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Fixes Patch-Blocking Bug
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| Microsoft Tuesday fixed a flaw in an enterprise patch distribution tool that had blocked administrators from rolling out last week's bug patches.
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June 18, 2008 |
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| Microsoft fixes WSUS malfunction in time for Patch Tuesday
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| Admits error -- second in three weeks -- and tells administrators to resync.
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November 13, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Offers Work-Around for IE Patch Problems
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| Microsoft has a technical work-around for users who found IE crashing after recent security update.
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December 20, 2007 |
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| Microsoft OneCare Silently Changes Automatic Updates
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| Root of recent Windows Updates woes? Microsoft's OneCare security tool changes Automatic Update settings as it installs.
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October 25, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Patch Tuesday promises seven fixes
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| Microsoft's monthly security update next Tuesday will see seven fixes including a critical update for Internet Explorer.
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June 6, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Patches Security Bugs in Products
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| Microsoft has patched bugs in its Exchange, SQL Server and Windows software that could give hackers new ways to break into computers.
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July 8, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Patches Windows Home Server
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| Microsoft said this week that it has begun sending out a patched release candidate of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1, which fixes the file corruption problems that the OS has experienced for the last several months.
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June 13, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Plans Service Pack for Office Project 2007
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| Microsoft executives said they are working hard to finish up its Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office Project 2007, an update that some users have been waiting for before deploying the most recent version of the software.
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October 30, 2007 |
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| Microsoft plans six critical patches
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| Fixes critical vulns in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.
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August 9, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Readies 7 Patches
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| The year's last batch of patches will focus on security fixes for Windows and Internet Explorer.
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December 9, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Readies OneCare Update
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| Microsoft Corp. plans to release a major update to its Windows Live OneCare security suite next week, according to online retailer Amazon.com.
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November 14, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Readying Slew of Critical Updates
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| After just two security updates in January, Microsoft plans to release one of its largest bundles of patches ever next Tuesday.
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February 8, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Rebuts OneCare Accusations
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| Although OneCare does modify Windows' patch options, Microsoft says users are warned during install.
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October 30, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Releasing Three Critical Patches, Other Updates
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| Microsoft will issue seven security updates next Tuesday, including critical patches for Windows and Internet Explorer media flaws.
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December 6, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Revamps Download Center Using Silverlight
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| The company is beta-testing a new version of its Microsoft Download Center Web site using the technology, a browser plug-in and development runtime for adding multimedia and high-definition video to Web-based applications.
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May 6, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Ships Second Refresh for Vista SP1
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| Microsoft releases a refresh of its first service pack for Vista to beta testers, indicating the final release might be near.
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January 25, 2008 |
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| Microsoft slates 12 patches for next week
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| Sets seven 'critical' updates for Windows, IE, VBScript and Office
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February 7, 2008 |
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| Microsoft to End Digital Downloads for Vista Upgrades
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| Microsoft revise a program that allows Windows Vista customers to upgrade from a basic version of its OS to one of the premium editions.
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February 7, 2008 |
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| Microsoft to Offer Office 2007 SP1 via Automatic Update
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| Microsoft's Automatic Update service will push out Office 2007 Service Pack 1 starting June 16 '08.
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May 9, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Updates Money Program to Plus
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| Microsoft updated its financial management software today introducing Microsoft Money Plus. Microsoft touts new "Insight" tools with the Plus version of its software that allow you to quickly access personal and investment information.
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August 8, 2007 |
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| Microsoft updates squash 4 critical bugs
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| Microsoft on Tuesday issued updates to plug a half-dozen security holes, four of which were rated critical.
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May 13, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Warns Home Server Users Not to Write to Server or Use Media Managers
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| The issue can now be reliably reproduced and a fix is in development. Once the patch has passed internal quality bars, external participants will be asked to help test the fix. Our current plan is to release beta test versions of a fix over the next few months, with a final version currently estimated for June 2008.
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March 10, 2008 |
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| Microsoft: Critical MS Office Patches Coming
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| It is likely that this batch of patches will finally provide cover for well-known-and already exploited-vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel.
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March 6, 2008 |
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| Microsoft: Critical Vista Patch Coming
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| Microsoft plans to ship two patches on Jan. 8 to patch code execution vulnerabilities in its newest OS.
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January 3, 2008 |
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| Microsoft: Windows XP Sometimes Faster Than Vista SP1
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| Windows XP is faster than the new Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in completing common consumer and business tasks on PCs coming out of sleep mode, according to tests commissioned by Microsoft.
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February 28, 2008 |
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| Microsoft's Super Bundle of Security Patches
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| Security experts call it one of the most significant group of security fixes this year.
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August 14, 2007 |
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| MS keeps admins busy with critical Vista patches
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| QuickTime and Opera updates make for heavy workload.
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April 4, 2008 |
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| MS readies Vista code injection risk fix
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| Critical bug fixes are on the agenda for this month's monthly patch update from Microsoft.
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July 4, 2008 |
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| New ATI Catalyst Drivers Released
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| AMD has released version 7.8 of its Catalyst drivers for ATI Radeon graphics cards.
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August 13, 2007 |
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| Newest Windows Update Snafu Puzzles Microsoft
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| Windows Update again upgrades machines without user permission; Microsoft has no explaination.
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October 16, 2007 |
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| Next Windows PowerShell will have GUI, remote management support
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| Two of the single most begged for features for PowerShell, the devastatingly useful scripting tool now made an integral part of Windows Server 2008 and Exchange Server 2007, are being addressed in the Community Technology Preview for version 2.0.
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May 6, 2008 |
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| Office update disables MS files
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| Service pack says 2003 a very bad year.
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January 2, 2008 |
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| Office, Windows, .Net fixes slated for Patch Tuesday
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| WebViewFolderIcon flaw among 11 problems due for repair.
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| Officially Official: Windows Vista SP1 Is Available... NOW
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| Windows' much demanded Vista Service Pack 1 is finally free for you to download from Windows Update or Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft says SP1 will bring "improvements that address many key pieces of customer feedback, especially in the areas of performance and reliability."
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March 18, 2008 |
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| On deck from Oracle: 45 critical database, server patches
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| Database server giant Oracle plans to ship patches for a total of 45 security vulnerabilities on Thursday (July 17), bringing the vulnerability count for 2008 to a whopping 112.
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July 14, 2008 |
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| OpenOffice update completes bumper patch crop
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| It never rains but it pours. Alongside a slew of Microsoft and Apple updates issued on Tuesday hard-pressed users and security admins also need to apply an important security fix from OpenOffice.
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June 11, 2008 |
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| OpenOffice.org Update Arrives
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| OpenOffice.org 2.4, the latest version of the free productivity application suite, was released today and is now available for download for a number of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
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March 27, 2008 |
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| Oracle Issues 41 Security Fixes in Latest CPU
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| Oracle plugs a critical security hole in Oracle Application Server in its latest round of patches.
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April 15, 2008 |
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| Oracle Security Update to Plug 51 Holes
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| Twenty-seven of the fixes address issues in Oracle's database products.
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October 11, 2007 |
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| Oracle Ships Critical Update
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| Oracle Corp. released its latest critical patch update on Wednesday, fixing 51 vulnerabilities in a range of products, including its flagship database line.
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October 17, 2007 |
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| Patch to a patch of a Microsoft patch needs patching
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| 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.
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December 19, 2007 |
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| Patch Tuesday Plugs Excel Security Holes
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| Microsoft has plugged a number of security holes on this month's Patch Tuesday, including much-anticipated fixes for a slew of vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office Excel.
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March 11, 2008 |
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| Patch Tuesday: And Then There Were Four
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| Microsoft dropped one patch from its Patch Tuesday lineup, instead only releasing four patches, one of which was critical.
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September 11, 2007 |
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| Pre-SP1 Updates Whack Windows Vista?
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| Microsoft held back public distribution of SP1 because of installation issues that could cause some hardware drivers to misbehave. Microsoft is trying to remedy the situation, in part, through Windows Update. Earlier this week, Microsoft released two new Vista updates, at least one of which is necessary to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
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February 15, 2008 |
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| Researchers: Windows Update Should Be Redesigned
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| Using off-the-shelf tools, hackers could craft exploits for software vulnerabilities in as little as 30 seconds after studying a vendor's patch, according to a recently published research paper.
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April 24, 2008 |
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| Social Web browser Flock bases its 2.0 beta on Firefox 3
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| Even though the official release of Mozilla Firefox 3.0 was stealing all of the headlines, social Web browser Flock was quietly preparing the rollout of its first beta of version 2.0.
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June 18, 2008 |
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| SplashTop
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| On or Off, with nothing in between. Remember when booting a computer gave you enough time to make a cup of coffee? Not anymore.
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| Sun Patches Critical Java Bugs
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| Fixes to the Java Runtime Environment include 11 holes in Windows, Linux, and Solaris versions.
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October 6, 2007 |
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| Thunderbird E-Mail Patched
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| Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 patches vulnerabilities in the Firefox engine, which the open-source e-mailer uses to render HTML. The same holes were closed in late March for the Mozilla Web browser.
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May 3, 2008 |
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| Users blast Microsoft over Vista SP1 schedule
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| Company acknowledges discontent, but hasn't changed mind on March availability.
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February 7, 2008 |
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| Vista SP1, RTMs and Lies
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| How can you release something to manufacturing when it's not ready to be released to manufacturing Microsoft?
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February 7, 2008 |
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| Vista speed, stability fixes to hit Windows Update on Tuesday
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| Updates fix 1% to 2% of all reported crashes, claims Microsoft.
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November 12, 2007 |
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| Watch for Seven Microsoft Patches Next Week
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| Security updates will post Tuesday for vulnerabilities in Windows, IE, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint.
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October 7, 2007 |
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| Windows (Not So) Anytime Upgrade
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| Beginning Feb. 20, Microsoft will no longer provide keys for people using Windows Anytime Upgrade. Instead, Microsoft will ship physical media and license keys to people choosing to upgrade Windows directly with Microsoft.
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February 8, 2008 |
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| Windows Update's Perception Problem
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| This morning, Microsoft's PR team responded to yesterday's request about Windows Update updating itself, even when the feature has been turned off by users.
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September 12, 2007 |
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| Windows Update's Sneaky Updates
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| My eWEEK Labs colleague Andrew Garcia has independently confirmed a report that will appear in tomorrow's Windows Secrets newsletter: Windows Update is fetching and installing some updates without end users' consent.
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September 12, 2007 |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 delayed
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| No support for 31 languages, customers told to play waiting game.
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March 4, 2008 |
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| Windows Vista update 'kills' USB devices
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| As SP1 automatic download goes MIA.
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April 16, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 Available for Download
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| Windows XP Service Pack 3 is now available for download from Microsoft's Download Center, and is also being released via Windows Update (the latter link, which initiates a check of available updates, only works with Internet Explorer).
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May 6, 2008 |
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| With thousands of sites affected, Adobe to patch Flash bug
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| Adobe is working on an update to its Flash Player software that will address a widespread vulnerability found on hundreds of thousands of Web sites.
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March 28, 2008 |
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