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[Download] KB2300535 Windows 7 Update

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Along with KB979538, Microsoft has also released KB2300535 for Windows 7 based systems. KB2300535 addresses the issues with Windows Ribbon in certain applications running on 64-bit systems or 32-bit systems with the /3GB switch enabled.

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When you run a certain application that uses the /largeaddressaware option (Windows Live Movie Maker for instance), on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 systems, Windows Ribbon sometimes may not be displayed correctly and then the whole application doesn’t work on the expected lines. Microsoft released the supported Hotfix for this issue as well. Until now, users needed to download this Hotfix from Microsoft website to address this issue.

The update KB2300535 is available as Windows6.1-KB2300535-x86.msu and Windows6.1-KB2300535-x64.msu (file size: 1.8 MB for 32-bit systems and 2.9 MB for 64-bit systems). Download the file (strictly for Windows 7 systems) from the link given below. You need to restart your computer after installing this update.

Download KB2300535 [x86 link] [x64 link]

[Download] Windows 7 Update KB979538

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Microsoft has just released a new update KB979538 to address issues with Windows 7 while using a USB video device. The issue may include unexpected shutdowns or bluescreens while using the USB video device.

KB979538

The issues with USB video devices arise because of a race condition in the USB Video driver when the device is unloaded. If you didn’t know, Microsoft had already released a Hotfix to solve the issue for those Windows 7 machines that were severely affected by the issue. But now Microsoft has decided to release a software update that can be applied to all the Windows 7 machines irrespective of the issue with the USB Video device being small or severe.

Find the download link below to download the Windows update file called “Windows6.1-KB979538-x86.msu”, 336 KB in size. Restart the computer after installing this update.

Download KB979538

Compatibility View List Update For Internet Explorer 8 – KB982632

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A new update KB982632 available for download for systems running Windows operating system.

This new update targets Internet Explorer 8 compatibility view list.Compatibility View List update helps the browser to load the websites designed for older browsers better in the Internet Explorer 8.To use this update effectively, you should select “Include updated website lists from Microsoft” option under Compatibility View Settings in Internet Explorer.

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Download KB982632:

The update KB982632  was released on May 25, 2010 for systems running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

Windows 7 – Windows6.1-KB982632-x86.msu

Windows Vista – IE8-Windows6.0-KB982632-x86.msu

Windows XP – IE8-WindowsXP-KB982632-x86-ENU.exe

Also read about the latest update KB981793

Microsoft Windows Update KB981793

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Microsoft has released update KB981793 (on Monday, 24th May 2010) for Windows (including Windows 7) systems categorized as “Important update” for all Windows running computers titled as May 2010 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems.

DST worldwideWindows 7 clock

This latest update addresses the fix for changes in various time zone data to accommodate recent changes to daylight saving time (DST) in several countries since the last Windows cumulative time zone update KB931667 and adjusts your computer clock according to the changes.

DST changes since the last Windows cumulative time zone update:

Fiji, Morocco, Pacific SA, Paraguay – DST change

Bangladesh – Cancelled DST

Syria – Created a new UTC +2 Damascus time zone

The Update is available for the following Operating Systems:

Windows XP (SP2 & SP3) –

Windows Server 2003

Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

This updates installs the files Tzchnage.dll, Tzchnage.exe, Updspapi.dll in case of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003; Tzres.dll, Tzupd.dll.mui & Tzupd.exe for Windows Vista and Windows 7 based systems.

KB981793 Direct Download Links:

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP

[How To] Disable Restart Your Computer Notification After Installing Windows Update

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Microsoft Windows automatic updates provides maximum protection against latest security threats and fixes bugs discovered later. Well it is advisable to enable automatic updates or at least install them manually whenever any new update is released. The only annoying thing about Windows Automatic Updates is that it starts displaying a notification to restart your system in regular intervals once it finishes installing the updates.

This notification is even more annoying in Windows XP where we don’t have the option of increasing the time interval.

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Now we can disable this notification. The methods are given below:

1. By using Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)

Note: Local Group Policy Editor which is not available in Home versions of Windows

Open Local Group Policy Editor. Press Start + R, Type gpedit.msc and Enter.

Now go to in the left pane :

Computer Configuration—>Administrative Templates—>Windows Components—>Windows Update

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In the Right Pane Double Click on:

No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations

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Click on Enabled and press OK.

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Now the notification has been disabled permanently.

2. By using wuauserv command

Note: This method is applicable for all versions of Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Press Start + R, Type net stop wuauserv and Enter.

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Stopping_windows_update_service

It will stop the Windows Update service for the current session. It will start again after the system restarts. It is important to note that you have to use this command only after Windows has finished installing the updates and when it starts notifying to restart. Do not stop the service while installing the updates.

If you want to start the service Type net start wuauserv and Enter.

This method stops the notification temporarily, only for the current session.

We hope that now you will not have to press restart later again and again and get hold of the annoying message.

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Download Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool KB890830

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microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool May 2010 edition is available for download now. This tool can detect and remove prevalent malicious software like Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom.

It is advisable that everyone who uses Windows to install this update. This Update is applicable to Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool – May 2010 (KB890830)

Download size: 1.2 MB (Through Windows Update)

Update type: Important

After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center(Link Given Below), or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Manual Download from Official Microsoft Site:

Download size: 9.7 MB

Download: Click Here (From Official Site) – Update: Link expired

Also read about Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool KB890830 for April 2010, and you may also want to read about other updates released by Microsoft in May 2010: KB978542, KB978213.

Details: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-031 (KB978213)

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-031 (KB978213)

The Microsoft Patch Tuesday has arrived once again, this time Microsoft has come up with two critical patches (MS10-030 and MS10-031) addressing various vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution without user consent.We have already covered about MS10-030(KB978542) in an earlier post, now let’s talk about MS10-031.

This new security update KB978213 resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic.Similar to the latest vulnerability found in Outlook Express & Windows Mail (addressed in MS10-030), this particular vulnerability too could allow remote code execution, especially when an user with admin user rights logged on and runs the Visual basic for Applications, through the above said vulnerability, the attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the VB for apps runtime, allowing the attacker to take the control of the victim’s computer, the attacker now gains most of the admin rights, he may install new programs, or view/change/delete user sensitive data or he may even create a new user with full administrative rights.

This update has been rated “Critical Update” for all versions of MS Visual Basic for Applications SDK and other third-party apps that use MS VBA.

Rated ‘Important Update’ for: Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Office 2003, and the 2007 Microsoft Office System

Affected software include: Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3, MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3, 2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1&2.

You should install this critical update patch without delay.You may also be interested in downloading Visual Studio 2010 to keep your Visual Basic up-to-date.
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Microsoft Windows Security Update KB978542 (Bulletin MS10-030)

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Microsoft has released a new critical security bulletin “Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-030” on May 11, 2010 addressing vulnerability in Outlook Express and Windows Mail that could allow remote code execution (KB978542) for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

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This new windows security update KB978542 addresses a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express, Windows Mail & Live Mail which could allow remote code execution if the mail client user visits a malicious e-mail server setup by the attacker.Then the attacker may successfully exploit this vulnerability to gain the same rights as that of the mail client user, this could be even worse if the client user has administrator user rights.

Security Update KB978542 Rating:

Microsoft Outlook Express – Critical

Windows Mail – Critical

Windows Live Mail –  Important

Update Type: Important

Date Published: May 11, 2010

Download and Install this important security update to keep your Windows up-to-date.

KB978542 Direct Download Links:

Windows 7 x64 – Windows6.1-KB978542-x64.msu (3 MB)

Windows 7 32-bit  – Windows6.1-KB978542-x86.msu (1.8 MB)

Windows Vista – Windows6.0-KB978542-x86.msu (1.8 MB)

Windows Vista x64 – Windows6.0-KB978542-x64.msu (3 MB)

Windows XP –  WindowsXP-KB978542-x86-ENU.exe (1.3 MB)

For more details on this bulletin, read MS10-030

This critical update is part of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday (May 11, 2o1o) patches.Read about MS10-031.Also read about previously released bulletin from Microsoft, MS10-018

Download KB975496 Update For Windows 7

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Windows 7 LogoBitLocker Drive Encryption

Microsoft has released the new KB975496 update addressing the issue while using BitLocker for system drives.If your Windows 7 PC stops responding during shutdown if BitLocker is enabled on the system drive.

Initially this update was released for Lenovo ThinkPad W510 where the issue was first noticed.Now Microsoft has decided to release this update as “recommended” update type to all x86 Windows 7 users in April 2010.

KB975496 details:

Update for Windows 7 (KB975496)

Download size: 121 KB

File name: Windows6.1-KB975496-v2-x86.msu

published: April 26, 2010

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Recommended

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975496

Download Link (Validation required)

Direct Download Link: KB975496-v2-x86.msu (Without validation)

Fix Frequent Windows Explorer Crashes With KB980408

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“Windows Explorer has stopped working.

Windows is searching for a solutions

Windows Explorer is restarting “

windows explorer stopped working

The most annoying errors that keep popping up in Windows 7 too many times (I already had enough of them).Normally this error could occur possibly due to missing/corrupt files in windows explorer window.Windows 7 team has had a serious look into this mess and they have decided to release April 2010 stability and reliability update KB980408 exclusively to fix these frequent windows explorer crashes in Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2.According the release the update KB980408 fixes the following issues:

  • Windows Explorer crashes and restarts while accessing a third-party Control Panel item.
  • Issue that affects the connectivity with an instance of SQL Server Analysis Services from any application in Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2
  • Windows Explorer stops responding for 30 seconds whenever a file or directory is created or renamed after installing some programs
  • Welcome screen hanging for 30 seconds while logging into the computer, if you had set the desktop background to a solid color.
  • You don’t get any warning when you try to delete more than 1000 files and all the files gets deleted permanently without moving to the Recycle bin.

    If you have experienced any of the above issues in your Windows 7 machine, you must download the update KB980408 from the download links below.

    Download Links:

    The April 2010 stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2- Update for Windows 7 (KB980408)

    Download size: 5.3 MB

    Update type: Important

    Released: April 26, 2010

    With validation:

    Windows 7 (x86)

    Windows 7 (x64)

    Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)

    Without validation:

    Direct download link KB980408-x86.msu for x86 Windows 7

    Direct download link KB980408-x64.msu for x64 Windows 7

    • Link for KB980408 support