List of Available Hotfixes for Windows 7

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-Article ID: 2728973 - Last Review: July 10, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
Microsoft Security Advisory: Unauthorized digital certificates could allow spoofing.

Files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Microsoft Security Advisory: Unauthorized digital certificates could allow spoofing



-Article ID: 2732052 - Last Review: August 14, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
August 2012 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems

Summary:
This update supersedes and replaces update 2633952, which was released in December 2011. All additional time zone changes released as hotfixes after update 2633952 are incorporated in this update.

If you have already deployed update 2633952, read the descriptions of the specific time zone changes that are addressed in this article to determine whether you must deploy this update immediately. If systems are not directly affected, you can schedule deployment at the next available opportunity.

We recommend that you deploy the most current Windows cumulative time zone update to guarantee the consistency of the time zone database on all systems.

Files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
August 2012 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems




-Article ID: 2744850 - Last Review: August 20, 2012 - Revision: 1.4
Implementing PEAP-MS-CHAP v2 authentication for Microsoft PPTP VPNs.

Introduction:
Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol version 2 (MS-CHAP v2) is a password-based authentication protocol which is widely used as an authentication method in PPTP-based (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPNs. Microsoft cautions that any organizations that use MS-CHAP v2 without encapsulation in conjunction with PPTP tunnels for VPN connectivity are running in a potentially nonsecure configuration.
Recommendations:
Microsoft suggests that organizations using MS-CHAP v2/PPTP implement the Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) in their networks. This mitigates this technique by encapsulating the MS-CHAP v2 authentication traffic in TLS.
Configure PPTP to use PEAP-MS-CHAP v2 for authentication:
Implementing PEAP-MS-CHAP v2 authentication for Microsoft PPTP VPNs




-Article ID: 2661254 - Last Review: August 21, 2012 - Revision: 2.1
Microsoft Security Advisory: Update for minimum certificate key length.

Introduction:
To reduce the risk of unauthorized exposure of sensitive information, Microsoft has released a nonsecurity update (KB 2661254) for all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. This update will block cryptographic keys that are less than 1024 bits long. This update does not apply to Windows 8 Release Preview or Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate because these operating systems already include the functionality to block the use of weak RSA keys that are less than 1024 bits long.


NOTE: Please read the "Known issues with this security update" & registry settings before any actions.

Files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Microsoft Security Advisory: Update for minimum certificate key length

For x32bits:
Download: Update for Windows 7 (KB2661254) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
For x64bits:
Download: Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2661254) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

 

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-Article ID: 2707082 - Last Review: August 30, 2012 - Revision: 2.0
An instance of the JScript scripting engine leaks memory when Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9 is installed on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Symptoms:

Consider the following scenario:

• You have Windows Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9 installed on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
• You create an instance of the JScript scripting engine by using the IActiveScriptSite interface and the IActiveScript interface.
• You execute a script in the new instance of the JScript scripting engine.
• You release the instance of the JScript scripting engine. However, you do not close the instance.
• You call and then release the script objects

In this scenario, you may notice that the instance of the JScript scripting engine leaks memory.

To resolve this problem, install the update that is described this section.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2707082/en-us

Note: If you have security update 2706045 installed, you do not have to install this update.




-Article ID: 2751647 - Last Review: August 30, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
How to disable the Java web plug-in in Internet Explorer.

Introduction:
Java is a unique form of extensibility because it can be invoked in two ways:

• By using an applet element
• By using an objet element that has a CLSID of a Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

These two invocation methods are subject to different security controls. This Knowledge Base Article contains instructions to configure these two security controls through the registry.

Customers can disable Java by setting kill bits for the Java CLSIDs and by setting the URL action to Disable.

NOTE: Those are registry settings, backup before any further action.

Infos:
How to disable the Java web plug-in in Internet Explorer

 

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-Article ID: 2721691 - Last Review: July 10, 2012 (Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012)- Revision: 1.0
MS12-043: Description of the security update for XML Core Services 4.0: July 10, 2012.

Introductions & Infos: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-043 - Critical


More information about this security update & Known issues with this security update:
MS12-043: Description of the security update for XML Core Services 4.0: July 10, 2012

Direct Download Links:

x64bits:
Download: Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (KB2721691) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
x32bits:
Download: Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 (KB2721691) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

 

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-Article ID: 2757760 - Last Review: September 20, 2012 - Revision: 2.0
Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Internet Explorer could allow remote code execution.

Introduction:
Microsoft has released a Microsoft security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. The security advisory contains additional security-related information. To view the security advisory, go to the following Microsoft website: Microsoft Security Advisory (2757760).

FIX-IT Solution:
Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Internet Explorer could allow remote code execution

Notes:

• For computers that are running 64-bit operating systems, the following Fix it solution only applies to 32-bit versions of Internet Explorer.

 

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-Article ID: 947821 - Last Review: August 24, 2012 - Revision: 23.0 (Published on September 25, 2012)

System Update Readiness Tool fixes Windows Update errors in Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008.

Resolutions:
To fix errors that occur when you use Windows Update, install and run the System Update Readiness Tool. The tool scans for inconsistencies on your computer and fixes them as it's being installed. Although it typically takes less than 15 minutes to run the scan, it might take much longer on some computers. Even if the progress bar seems to stop, the scan is still running, so don't cancel the process.
Infos:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/en-us


Direct download links:
x86:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 (KB947821) [September 2012]
x64:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [September 2012]

 

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-Article ID: 2739286 - Last Review: October 15, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
An update that adds support for the new currency symbol of the Turkish Lira in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2008, in Windows 7, and in Windows Server 2008 R2 is available.

Overview:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2739286)

x32:
Update for Windows 7 (KB2739286)



***Update for x64 & x32 (direct download link):
-Article ID: 2757817 - Last Review: October 9, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
An update that adds support for Windows 8 and for Windows Server 2012 to Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 KMS hosts is available.

Introduction:
This update extends the Key Management Service (KMS) for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2 to enable the enterprise licensing of Windows 8 and of Windows Server 2012.

KMS provides support for the following KMS client activations:

• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows 8
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista

KMS uses a KMS host key to activate itself on a KMS host and to establish a local activation service in your environment. This update extends support for KMS to provide activation for Windows 8 and for Windows Server 2012.

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2757817)

x32:
Update for Windows 7 (KB2757817)



***Update for x64 & x32 (direct download link):
-Article ID: 2646886 - Last Review: May 14, 2012 - Revision: 2.0
FIX: Heap corruption occurs when a module calls the InsertEntityBody method in IIS 7.5

Symptoms:
Consider the following scenario:

• You create an HTTP module that calls the IHttpRequest::InsertEntityBody method to insert a new entity body into an existing HTTP request body.
• You register the module on a computer that is running Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5, and then you enable the module.
• You restart the IIS service, and then a client request is made to a webpage that is hosted on the computer.

In this scenario, heap corruption occurs, and the module does not work.
Cause:
The issue occurs because of an access violation that occurs when the InsertEntityBody method tries to read the buffer from a freed memory location in the IIS service.

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2646886)

x32:
Update for Windows 7 (KB2646886)

 

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-Article ID: 2752161 - Last Review: November 16, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
Some Bulgarian characters are unavailable in the Trebuchet MS font in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Symptoms:
Some Bulgarian characters are not available in the Trebuchet MS font. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
The following code points are missing in the Trebuchet MS font:

• U+040D
• U+045D

Note The Bulgarian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet.

Update for Windows 7 (KB2752161)

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.

x32bits:
Download Update for Windows 7 (KB2752161) from Official Microsoft Download Center

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2752161)

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.

x64bits:
Download Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2752161) from Official Microsoft Download Center

 

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-Article ID: 2670838 - Last Review: November 15, 2012 - Revision: 3.0
A platform update is available for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Symptoms:

This article describes a platform update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This update improves the features and performance of the following components:

• Direct2D
• DirectWrite
• Direct3D
• Windows Imaging Component (WIC)
• Windows Advanced Rasterization Platform (WARP)
• Windows Animation Manager (WAM)
• XPS Document API
• H.264 Video Decoder
• JPEG XR codec

Infos:
A platform update is available for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Direct Download Links:
Download Platform Update for Windows 7 from Official Microsoft Download Center

Note: This update is included in the Internet Explorer 10 Release Preview.

 

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REFRESHED PACKAGE: Version: 947821-v25, Date published: 11/26/2012

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 (KB947821) [November 2012]

x32: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3132

x64: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20858

 

[DavidE]

I just got alerted to an off cycle update published yesterday (2012-11-27) - KB2762895.
I installed it without any errors.
Re-boot was not required, but i re-boot anyway...

When you try to install and run certain legacy games or applications, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• The game, the application, or the firmware is installed incorrectly.
• The game, the application, or the firmware causes system instability.
• The primary functions of the game, of the application, or of the firmware do not work correctly.

Applications that experience a change in behavior after you install this update

This update fixes an issue in which you cannot install an application on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Additionally, the application uses the .NET Verification Tool (Setupverifier.exe) for the installation procedure. For example, you try to install AutoCAD 2012 and the installation fails.

This issue occurs because the .NET Verification Tool process fails. Therefore, the installation fails.

Source: Application Compatibility Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: November 2012

 

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I just got alerted to an off cycle update published yesterday (2012-11-27) - KB2762895.
I installed it without any errors.
Re-boot was not required, but i re-boot anyway...

When you try to install and run certain legacy games or applications, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• The game, the application, or the firmware is installed incorrectly.
• The game, the application, or the firmware causes system instability.
• The primary functions of the game, of the application, or of the firmware do not work correctly.

Applications that experience a change in behavior after you install this update

This update fixes an issue in which you cannot install an application on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Additionally, the application uses the .NET Verification Tool (Setupverifier.exe) for the installation procedure. For example, you try to install AutoCAD 2012 and the installation fails.

This issue occurs because the .NET Verification Tool process fails. Therefore, the installation fails.

Source: Application Compatibility Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: November 2012

Got this update through Windows Update and all went smooth upon reboot.

It does supersede kb2492386 from April 2011 and last reviewed in july 3, 2012.

Didn't mentioned it here as it naturally came in W.U.

Glad of this one to update some compatibilities in Games and Others. Hope it might help some troubleshootings.

Thanks for the head-up!

 

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December 2012 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems: December 2012 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems

Update for Windows 7 for x64-x32 based Systems (KB2779562)

Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries.

x64bits: Download Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2779562) from Official Microsoft Download Center

x32bits: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35809

 

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Future In Game Applications and Graphics

Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 1

Overview:
The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install runtime components of Visual C++ libraries that are required to run applications developed using Visual Studio 2012 on a computer that does not have Visual Studio 2012 installed. These packages install runtime components of the C Runtime (CRT), Standard C++, ATL, MFC, C++ AMP, and OpenMP libraries.

Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 1 from Official Microsoft Download Center

 

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-Article ID: 2779272 - Last Review: December 12, 2012 - Revision: 1.0
Update adds support for some new features and control glyphs in Windows 8 to certain fonts in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Introduction:
This article introduces an update to certain fonts in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. This update adds support for some new features and some control glyphs that are included in Windows 8 and in Windows Server 2012.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2779272/en-us

After you install the update, the following fonts are improved:

• Times New Roman
• Arial
• Courier New
• Verdana
• Georgia
• Trebuchet
• Comic Sans
• Tahoma
• Calibri
• Calibri Light
• Calibri Light Italic

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2779272)

Overview:
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

x64:
Download Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2779272) from Official Microsoft Download Center

x32:
Download Update for Windows 7 (KB2779272) from Official Microsoft Download Center





-Article ID: 2748349 - Last Review: December 11, 2012 - Revision: 2.0
Corrupted files are found in backup data that is restored by using the Windows Volume Shadow Copy feature in Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
Corrupted files are found in backup data that is restored by using the Windows Volume Shadow Copy feature in Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2748349)

Overview
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

x64:
Download Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2748349) from Official Microsoft Download Center

x32:
Download Update for Windows 7 (KB2748349) from Official Microsoft Download Center

 

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Optional Package, Date published: Dec 11, 2012

Microsoft Camera Codec Pack (16.4.1734.1104)


Overview:

• The Microsoft Camera Codec Pack enables the viewing of a variety of device-specific file formats in Window Live Photo Gallery as well as other software that is based in Windows Imaging Codecs (WIC).
• Installing this package will allow supported RAW camera files to be viewable in Windows Explorer.
• This package is available in both 32-bit (MicrosoftCodecPack_x86.msi) and 64-bit (MicrosoftCodecPack_amd64.msi) versions.
• The Microsoft Camera Codec Pack provides support for the following device formats:

• Canon: Digital Rebel XT, Digital Rebel XTi, EOS 10D, EOS 20D, EOS 30D, EOS 40D, EOS 50D Digital, EOS 60D, EOS 300D, EOS 350D, EOS 400D, EOS 450D, EOS 500D, EOS 550D, EOS 600D, EOS 1000D, EOS 5D, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 7D Digital, EOS D30, EOS D60, EOS Digital Rebel, EOS Kiss Digital, EOS Kiss Digital N, EOS Kiss Digital X, EOS Kiss F, EOS Kiss X2, EOS Kiss X3, EOS Kiss X4, EOS Kiss X50, EOS M, EOS Rebel T1i, EOS Rebel T2i, EOS Rebel T3, EOS Rebel T3i, EOS Rebel XS, EOS Rebel XSi, EOS-1D, EOS-1D X, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1Ds Mark III, PowerShot G1 X, PowerShot G2, PowerShot G3, PowerShot G5, PowerShot G6, PowerShot G9, PowerShot G10, PowerShot G11, PowerShot G12, PowerShot G15, PowerShot Pro1, PowerShot S90, PowerShot S95, PowerShot S100, PowerShot S110, PowerShot SX1 IS
• Casio: EX-FH20
• Epson: R-D1
• Kodak: EasyShare Z981, EasyShare Z1015 IS
• Konica Minolta: ALPHA SWEET DIGITAL, ALPHA-5 DIGITAL, ALPHA-7 DIGITAL, DiMAGE A1, DiMAGE A2, DYNAX 5D, DYNAX 7D, Maxxum 5D, Maxxum 7D
• Leica: DIGILUX 3, D-LUX 4, M8, M8.2, M9
• Olympus: C-7070 Wide Zoom, C-8080 Wide Zoom, E-1, E-3, E-10, E-20, E-30, E-420, E-450, E-520, E-620, EVOLT E-300, EVOLT E-330, EVOLT E-400, EVOLT E-410, EVOLT E-500, EVOLT E-510, OM-D E-M5, PEN E-P1, PEN E-P2, PEN E-PL1, PEN E-PL2, PEN E-PL3, PEN E-PM1, XZ-1
• Nikon: 1 J1, 1 J2, 1 V1, Coolpix P6000, Coolpix P7000, Coolpix P7100, D1H, D2H, D2Hs, D2X, D2Xs, D3, D3s, D3X, D4, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D800, D800E, D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D7000
• Panasonic: Lumix DMC-FZ150, Lumix DMC-G1, Lumix DMC-G3, Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix DMC-GF2, Lumix DMC-GF3, Lumix DMC-GH1, Lumix DMC-GH2, Lumix DMC-LX3, Lumix DMC-LX5
• Pentax (PEF formats only): *ist D, *ist DL, *ist DS, K10D, K20D, K100D, K100D Super, K110D, K200D, K-5, K-7, K-r, K-x
• Samsung: NX10, NX11, NX20, NX1000
• Sony: DSLR-A100, DSLR-A200, DSLR-A230, DSLR-A300, DSLR-A330, DSLR-A350, DSLR-A380, DSLR-A500, DSLR-A550, DSLR-A560, DSLR-A580, DSLR-A700, DSLR-A850, DSLR-A900, Alpha NEX-C3, Alpha NEX-3, Alpha NEX-5, Alpha NEX-5N, Alpha NEX-7, Alpha SLT-A33, Alpha SLT-A35, Alpha SLT-A55/A55V, Alpha SLT-A57, Alpha SLT-A65V, Alpha SLT-77V, Cyber-shot DSC-R1.

Direct download for x64 & x32 bits based system:
Download Microsoft Camera Codec Pack from Official Microsoft Download Center

 

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Was digging for a kb article dated from month ago...This one is reviewed and supersede the Article ID: 2344941 that was for the Windows 7 without SP1.


-Article ID: 2550978 - Last Review: June 5, 2012 - Revision: 5.0

APPLIES TO

• Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
• Windows 7 Service Pack 1

"0x0000007B" Stop error after you replace an identical iSCSI network adapter in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or in Windows 7 SP1.

Symptoms:
Consider the following scenario:

• You have a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The computer supports PCI Express Serial Number Capability.
• You configure the computer to start from an iSCSI disk.
• You use an identical device to replace the iSCSI network adapter. For example, the network adapter is a separate network adapter card, or the network adapter is a built-in device on a motherboard.
  
  For example, you replace the device because of a hardware failure.
• You log on to the computer, and then you restart the computer.

In this scenario, you receive the following Stop error message:

STOP 0x0000007B ( parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4 ) INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE

See the "Notes" Under the "Symptoms" chapter for detailed infos.

Cause:
This issue occurs because Windows recognizes the network adapter or the motherboard as a new device.

When the serial number of the network adapter or of the motherboard differs from the serial number of the previous network adapter or motherboard, Windows recognizes a new device.

Hotfix Download Available: "0x0000007B" Stop error after you replace an identical iSCSI network adapter in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or in Windows 7 SP1

 

[NoN]

As i'm not sure it had been dispatched to all Windows 7 end users. I'm putting that here just in case & it is announced in the Sevenforums Security News section aswell....

-Article ID: 2798897 - Last Review: January 3, 2013 - Revision: 2.1
Microsoft Security Advisory: Fraudulent digital certificates could allow spoofing.

Introduction:
Microsoft has released a Microsoft security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. This update is released for all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. This update revokes the trust of the following certificates by putting them in the Microsoft Untrusted Certificate Store:

• *.google.com issued by *.EGO.GOV.TR
• e-islem.kktcmerkezbankasi.org issued by TURKTRUST Elektronik Sunucu Sertifikasi Hizmetleri
• *.EGO.GOV.TR issued by TURKTRUST Elektronik Sunucu Sertifikasi Hizmetleri

This update replaces update: -Article ID: 2728973 - Last Review: July 10, 2012 - Revision: 1.0

The files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center (linked on page):
Microsoft Security Advisory: Fraudulent digital certificates could allow spoofing

 

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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 App Compatibility Update 1 - KB2750147.

Overview:

Install this update to address compatibility, stability, reliability, and performance issues in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Supported operating systems:
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista

Download Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 App Compatibility Update 1 - KB2750147 from Official Microsoft Download Center

Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 3 (KB2758694)

Overview

A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36273

 

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-Article ID: 2786081 - Last Review: January 8, 2013 - Revision: 3.0
Internet Explorer 10 does not save credentials for a website after you log off or restart a computer that is running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Introduction:
Consider the following scenario:

• Internet Explorer 10 is installed on a computer that is running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
• You browse to a website that prompts you to enter a user name and password to sign in.
• You enter a user name and password, you configure Internet Explorer to save the credentials, and then you sign in to the website.
• You preform one of the following operations:
  • You log off the computer and then log on to it again.
  • You restart the computer.
• You browse to the website again.

In this scenario, you are prompted to enter a user name and password to sign in to the website.
Note The expected behavior is that you can sign in to the website without the website prompting you to enter a user name and password.

The files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center (linked):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2786081/en-us

x32: Download Update for Windows 7 (KB2786081) from Official Microsoft Download Center

x64: Download Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2786081) from Official Microsoft Download Center



-Article ID: 2726535 - Last Review: January 8, 2013 - Revision: 2.0
An update is available that adds South Sudan to the list of countries in Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Introduction:
This article introduces an update that adds South Sudan to the list of countries in Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Note The Republic of South Sudan became an independent state when it separated from Sudan on July 9, 2011.

The files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center (linked):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2726535/en-us

x32: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36298

x64: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36272



-Article ID: 2773072 - Last Review: January 8, 2013 - Revision: 2.0
Update changes the game rating systems in Windows 7.

Introduction:
This article describes an update that enables the game rating systems in Windows 7 to reflect the changes to the game rating systems in Windows 8.

The files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center (linked):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2773072

x32: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36293

x64: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36269



-Article ID: 2786400 - Last Review: January 8, 2013 - Revision: 1.0
An update is available that changes the default settings of the shaping behavior for Arabic text rendering in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Introduction:
This article describes an update that changes the default shaping behavior for OpenType Arabic fonts in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. Arabic fonts that include discretionary ligatures and contextual alternates may shape or display differently in applications (for example, in Microsoft Office 2013) after this update is applied.

The files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center (linked): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2786400/en-us

x32: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36278

x64: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36282

 

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-Article ID: 2698155 - Last Review: January 10, 2013 - Revision: 2.0
On-demand antivirus scans do not work as expected in Windows Vista, in Windows 7, in Windows Server 2008, or in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Symptoms:
Assume that you perform an on-demand scan by using antivirus software on a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2. However, not all infected files are detected by the antivirus software.

Note This issue typically occurs when the antivirus software reads the data by using a memory-mapped file that is locked.

Cause:
This issue occurs because the antivirus software skips some bytes when the antivirus software reads a file that is locked and that has a mapped view.

View & Request hotfix:
On-demand antivirus scans do not work as expected in Windows Vista, in Windows 7, in Windows Server 2008, or in Windows Server 2008 R2