Microsoft re-released the following bulletin and security update for Internet Explorer on August 24, 2006. This re-release addresses a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1). | • | MS06-042 - addresses a vulnerability in Internet Explorer, a component of Windows |
As part of Microsoft's routine, monthly security update cycle we released the following 12 security updates on August 8, 2006: | • | MS06-040 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-041 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-042 - addresses a vulnerability in Internet Explorer, a component of Windows | | • | MS06-043 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-044 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-045 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-046 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-047 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office | | • | MS06-048 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint | | • | MS06-049 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-050 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows | | • | MS06-051 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows |
 Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update Web site now. NOTE: Please review the FAQ on the site to see whether updates for your versions of Windows, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, or Office are available on Microsoft Update. If they are not, go to Windows Update or Office Update. |
 IT professionals and systems administrators - Go to Microsoft TechNet for detailed information about these updates. |
How to get the updates
To get the Windows update for your home computer or laptop go to the Microsoft Update Web site now.
NOTE: Please review the FAQ on the site to see whether updates for your versions of Windows, Office, or PowerPoint are available on Microsoft Update. If they are not, go to Windows Update or Office Update.
To manually download the Windows update, go to Microsoft Update. After your computer has been scanned to see which updates it needs, click the Custom button to find and choose the update you want to install. We recommend you install all Critical updates immediately.
We recommend that you get the updates delivered automatically to your PC. When your computer is on and connected to the Internet, the most current security updates are automatically downloaded and installed. See how to use Automatic Updates: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me.
Other steps you can take to help protect your computer
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