Security updates summary for April 2006

Published: April 11, 2006

As part of Microsoft's routine, monthly security update cycle we released five new security updates on April 11, 2006:

MS06-013 - addresses several vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, a component of Windows

MS06-014 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

MS06-015 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

MS06-016 - addresses a vulnerability in Outlook Express

MS06-017 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Front Page Server Extensions

Skip the details

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

NOTE: To get the FrontPage Server Extensions update for your home computer or laptop you also may need to go to the Office Update Web site and/or the Download Center.

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 Windows update for your home computer or laptop go to the Microsoft Update Web site now. 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.

NOTE: To get the FrontPage Server Extensions update, you also may need to go to the Office Update Web site and/or the Download Center.

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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