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Security Update for Windows XP (KB839643)

Brief Description
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive.

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Quick Details
File Name:WindowsXP-KB839643-x86-ENU.EXE
Version:839643
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB839643
Date Published:6/8/2004
Language:English
Download Size:435 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K

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Overview

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.



Other critical security updates are available: To find the latest security releases for you visit Windows Update and click "Scan for updates." And visit the Protect your PC site to learn how to have the latest security updates delivered directly to your computer.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP; Windows XP Home Edition ; Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP Service Pack 1

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Instructions


  1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.

  2. Do one of the following:


    • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.

    • To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.


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