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On 12 April 2005 the Microsoft Security Response Center is
planning to release:
- 5 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The
greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates
is Critical. Some of these updates will require a restart.
- 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Office. The
greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates
is Critical. These updates will not require a restart.
- 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting MSN Messenger. The
greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates
is Critical. These updates may require a restart.
- 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Exchange. The
greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates
is Critical. These updates will not require a restart.
In addition, Microsoft will release an updated version of the
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update
and the Download Center. Note that this tool will NOT be distributed
using Software Update Services (SUS).
Finally, Microsoft will release two NON-SECURITY High-Priority
Updates for Windows on the Windows Update site. These will be
distributed to Software Update Services and are not required to
install the security updates.
NOTE: April 12th is also the date all copies of pre-SP2 XP with
automatic updates enabled will receive Service Pack 2. The blocking
tool stops working after this date.