Security updates summary for March 2006

Published: March 14, 2006

As part of Microsoft's routine, monthly security update cycle we released two new security updates on March 14, 2006:

MS06-011 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

MS06-012 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office

Skip the details

Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update Web site now.

NOTE: If you have Office 2000, get the Office update for your home computer or laptop from the Office Update Web site now.

For technical details

IT professionals and systems administrators – Go to Microsoft TechNet for detailed information about these updates.

How to get the updates

To get the updates for your home computer or laptop go to the Microsoft Update Web site now. To manually download the updates, 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.

NOTE: If you have Office 2000, get the Office update for your home computer or laptop from the Office Update Web site.

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

Make sure you have a firewall, and antivirus and antispyware programs

Scan and clean your computer to remove malicious software



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Installing Updates

If you manage your own computer, install updates as soon as they become available. If your computer is part of a managed network, contact your system administrator before making changes.


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