Microsoft security updates for March 2008

Published: March 11, 2008 | Updated: March 19, 2008

As part of Microsoft's routine, monthly security update cycle, we released 4 new security updates on March 11. 2008.

On March 19 we re-released MS08-014. For more information, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-014 – Critical.

Skip the details

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

NOTE: To get the Microsoft Office updates for your home computer or laptop, you also might need to visit the Microsoft Office Update Web site and/or the Downloads Center.

All of the updates for this month are related to Microsoft Office:

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MS08-014 - addresses a vulnerability in Excel (KB 949029)

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MS08-015 - addresses a vulnerability in Outlook (KB 949031)

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MS08-016 - addresses a vulnerability in Office (KB 949030)

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MS08-017 - addresses a vulnerability in Office (KB 933103)

For technical details

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

How to get the updates

If you are using Windows Vista you can manage your updates through the control panel. For more information, see Windows Vista: How to update your operating system.

To manually download available updates, go to Microsoft Update or in Windows Vista go to your control panel. 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 High-Priority Security and 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. To learn how to turn on automatic updating for your particular operating system, see Update your computer automatically.

Other steps you can take to help protect your computer

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

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Scan and clean your computer to remove malicious software



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Related Links
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•Security bulletin FAQ
•Software life cycle support information
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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.