by certifiedbug on September 28, 2007
in Microsoft
Some Windows XP customers are unable to install updates via the latest version of Windows Update, after they have used a Windows XP CD to perform the “Repair from CD” function.
Microsoft/Windows Update Program Manager Nate Clinton.
Here’s what we found: when an XP repair CD is used, it replaces all system files (including Windows Update) on your machine with older versions of those files and restores the registry. However, the latest version of Windows Update includes wups2.dll that was not originally present in Windows XP. Therefore, after the repair install of the OS, wups2.dll remains on the system but its registry entries are missing. This mismatch causes updates to fail installation.
If you experience this issue, you can contact customer service using the contact info at http://support.microsoft.com/security. Additionally, a KB article describing the steps to resolve this issue will be available soon. I will update this blog with a link to the KB article when it is available. In the meantime, here are the steps included in the KB:
[Updated 9/28] Here is the new KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=943144
Microsoft Update Product Team Blog
The biggest overhaul since Live Search’s debut in January 2005 includes:
Streamlined look, feel and speed. Content specific searches.
Enhanced ranking algorithms, larger index sizes and autospell correction.
Press Release
Team Blog
eWeek
http://www.live.com/
Tuesday Microsoft offered a Vista Ultimate ‘Extra’. DreamScene is video wallpaper, so instead of a static image a full-motion video takes its place.
I downloaded and installed DreamScene which required a reboot. Right click on your desktop and you can either play DreamScene or leave it static. Either way, it is a very attractive dark blue wallpaper.
I upgraded my blog to the latest and greatest WordPress release, and a few plugins are broken.
What fun. Anyway, I am playing with my different themes at the moment and can display at least a few tags, from the many that disappeared after the 2.3 install.
Update: WordPress 2.3 has native tagging and one can import previous tags. Waiting patiently to see if the author of ‘Simple Tagging’ manages to get that plugin working with 2.3, or else I may have to retag 296 posts.
Another update: Fellow MVP Nellie2 gave me a tip and I have successfully imported all my previous Tags.
I backed up my Blog, (just in case and good practice), then with the Simple Tagging plugin de-activated, I imported all my tags.
Easy! Thank you WordPress 2.3 and Nellie2.
VMware has a bunch of critical security updates to patch 20 holes in its server and workstation products.
Neohapsis VMware Advisory: [Full-disclosure] VMSA-2007-0006 Critical security updates for all supported versions of VMware ESX Server, VMware Server, VMware Workstation, VMware ACE, and VMware Player.
Secunia Advisory
Overview
Microsoft® Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) represents a major evolution in security for Office 2003. It further hardens the Office suite against potential attacks and other security threats. This service pack also includes fixes that have been previously released as separate updates for Office 2003.
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article (923618): Description of Office 2003 Service Pack 3.
by certifiedbug on September 12, 2007
in Security
Guess Zango needs to check its mailing list.
Let me get this right……you decided to send a press release to me……Paperghost……known for my enthusiastic response to all things Zango…..who happens to work for an Instant Messaging Security Company…..to tell me about how awesome Zango’s new adverts….that look like Instant Messaging Notifications……will be?
Link: vitalsecurity
Microsoft Security Bulletins for September 11, 2007
- MS07-051: This bulletin addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Agent on Windows 2000 only. This bulletin is rated “Critical”.
- MS07-052: This bulletin addresses a vulnerability in Crystal Reports which shipped with some versions of Visual Studio. You can find out which specific versions are affected in the bulletin. This bulletin is rated “Important”.
- MS07-053: This bulletin addresses a vulnerability in Services for UNIX and the Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications. This bulletin is rated as “Important”.
- MS07-054: This bulletin addresses a vulnerability in older versions of MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. The current version, Windows Live Messenger 8.1, is not affected by this issue. This bulletin is rated as “Important”.
MSRCTEAM
Ok so it’s not about security, but I have an interest in Word Press as it is my blogging platform.
Anyone who has ever spent hours trying to figure out hover menus, will appreciate this tutorial by small potato at Wp Designer.com
Do-It-Yourself WordPress Hover Menu
He has a bunch of nice tutorials, check them out.
