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How to find a compatible printer driver for a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows
This article describes how to find a compatible printer driver for your computer that is running a 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows.

The information in this article may be useful if you cannot obtain a WHQL signed printer driver from the printer manufacturer or from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site.

This article also provides a method that you can use if you need a printer driver for a printer that is not supported on your computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

How to determine the type of processor that your Windows Server 2003 x64-based computer or your Windows XP Professional x64-based computer uses
This article describes how to determine the processor type of a computer that is running any one of the Windows x64 operating systems.

How to determine the appropriate page file size for 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP Professional x64-based computer uses
When you set up a 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows XP, the operating system will create a page file that is one and a half times the amount of RAM that is installed in your computer.

However, as the amount of RAM in a computer increases, the need for a page file decreases. The guidelines and methods described in this article will help you determine the appropriate page file size for your system.

A summary of the support boundaries for Office programs that run on 64-bit versions of Windows operating systems
This article documents the support boundaries for customers who run Office on 64-bit versions of Windows operating systems.

Expert Zone Support WebCast: Overview of Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
This document provides information regarding features in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition that differ in functionality from Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2). Features not documented here are at parity with Windows XP SP2 and function the same way.

Processor and memory capabilities of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and of the x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
Compares the processor, physical RAM, and memory allocation settings that are supported in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and in the x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 to the 32-bit versions of these operating systems.

A description of the x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 and of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Lists the x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and describes their use and their architecture.

You are prompted to choose between the 64-bit MMC snap-in and the 32-bit MMC snap-in when you try to open a MMC snap-in on a computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Describes behaviour that occurs when both the 64-bit MMC snap-in and the 32-bit MMC snap-in exist for the same task on the same computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

How to install the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Administration Tools Pack in Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Administration Tools Pack for the x64 versions of Windows. Describes the availability of the Administration Tools Pack.

64-bit versions of Windows do not support 16-bit components, 16-bit processes, or 16-bit applications
Discusses the lack of support for 16-bit components, 16-bit processes, or 16-bit applications in x64-based versions Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not available for x64 editions of Windows XP
Explains that the service pack for x64 editions of Windows XP is not currently available.

How to add processors to a computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 or of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Discusses how to add more processors to a computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 or that is running Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

How to determine the type of processor that your Windows Server 2003 x64-based computer or your Windows XP Professional x64-based computer uses
Describes how to determine the type of processor that is used on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 x64 or Windows XP Professional x64.

MS05-037: Vulnerability in JView Profiler could allow remote code execution
This update resolves a newly-discovered, public vulnerability. The JView Profiler, when instantiated in Internet Explorer, contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take complete control of the computer.

"Access Denied" error message when you try to access remote resources
If you use cached network logon information to log on to your computer and to establish a remote access connection, and then you try to gain access to remote resources, you may receive the following error message: Access denied This issue may...

Expert Zone Support WebCast: An overview of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Thursday, April 28, 2005: 10:00 AM Pacific time: Describes Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and hardware that supports it. Answers questions and provides online community resources for additional questions about Windows XP...

A description of the driver support in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Describes the device driver requirements for x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows.

Description of the new Setup program behaviour in Windows x64-based editions and in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Describes the new behaviour of the Ntldr Setup in Windows x64-based editions and in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 when you install an operating system.

How to use the 32-bit Control Panel items on a computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 or of Windows XP
Describes how to use 32-bit Control Panel items on computers that are running x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 or of Windows XP.

A description of the device driver .inf file decoration requirements for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Describes the device driver .inf file decoration requirements for 64-bit versions of Windows.

DirectShow playback support for files recorded with Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft has released a supplement to update the Stream Buffer Engine (SBE) and Encryptor/Decryptor (EncDec) components that are included with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). If you want to play files that were recorded in Windows XP Media...

How to Change Column Settings in Windows Explorer
This article describes how to change the column settings in Windows Explorer. To change which columns are displayed, or change the width or order of the windows and folders in Windows Explorer: In Windows Explorer, click the folder, and then click...

How to remove Windows XP Professional x64 Edition from a computer that is also running a 32-bit edition of Windows XP
Describes how to revert to Windows XP 32-bit when Windows XP x64 is installed on the computer.

Description of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)
Provides general information about the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation check in the Microsoft Windows Update Web site.

CPU speed in System Properties dialog box may differ from actual CPU speed
Describes an inaccuracy in the way the CPU speed is calculated and displayed in the System Properties dialog box.

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) could lead to Denial of Service
Microsoft has released a Microsoft Security Advisory on a vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that could lead to Denial of Service.

Description of which volume licensing product key is used for each Microsoft Windows product
Describes which volume licensing product key is used for each Microsoft Windows product.

Security update 896428 adds a new registry key that lets the Telnet client disclose additional environment variables in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP
Security update 896428 limits environment variables that the Telnet client can disclose. The update also adds a registry key that lets you to specify additional environment variables.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-037: Vulnerability in JView Profiler Could Allow Remote Code Execution (903235)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, public vulnerability. A COM object, the JView Profiler (Javaprxy.dll), when instantiated in Internet Explorer, contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system.

Since the JView Profiler COM object was not designed to be accessed through Internet Explorer, this update sets the kill bit for the JView Profiler (Javaprxy.dll) COM object. The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerabi

Expert Zone Support WebCast: Windows x64 Webcast Rebroadcast

ASPI is not supported by Microsoft for all versions of Windows
Explains that Microsoft does not support the Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) software interface for all versions of Windows.

List of limitations in 64-Bit Windows
This article lists some limitations in 64-bit Windows. No Mixed 64-Bit/32-Bit Processes 64-bit programs cannot load and call 32-bit MDAC.64-bit Microsoft Internet Explorer cannot load 32-bit ActiveX controls. The 64-bit shell cannot load 32-bit...

Why you may be prompted to restart your computer after you install a security update on a Windows-based computer
Describes why you may be prompted to restart your computer when you install a Microsoft security update on a computer that is running a version of Microsoft Windows.

How to enable verbose logging on a Windows XP-based computer
Explains how to enable verbose logging on a Windows XP-based computer in order to record registry information in the Setupapi.log file.

How to switch between the 32-bit versions of ASP.NET 1.1 and the 64-bit version of ASP.NET 2.0 on a 64-bit version of Windows
Describes how to switch between different versions of either the 32-bit versions of ASP.NET 1.1 or the 64-bit version of ASP.NET 2.0 in a 64-bit version of Windows.

Overview of memory dump file options for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
You can configure Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000 to write debugging information to three different file formats (also known as memory dump files) when your computer stops unexpectedly as a result of...

Guides to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD), Enterprise Edition: Introduction
This section provides an introduction to the Getting Started Guide, Enterprise Edition, to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).

Guides to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD), Standard Edition: Introduction
This section provides an introduction to the Getting Started Guide, Standard Edition, to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).

How to modify the RequireAsChecksum registry entry after you install security update 899587
Describes how to change the RequireAsChecksum registry entry to help provide additional protection after you install security update 899587.

Setup and installation considerations for Windows x64 Edition-based computers
Describes some of the changes between the Windows x64 Edition-based installation process and the Windows x86-based installation process.

How to suppress the Appshelp message when you install the .NET Framework 1.1 redistributable file on 64-bit versions of Windows
Describes how to suppress the Appshelp message in an unattended installation of the .NET Framework 1.1 redistributable file on a 64-bit version of Windows.

How to determine the appropriate page file size for 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP
Describes how to calculate the appropriate page file size for your computer based on the amount of memory that is installed.

How to find a compatible printer driver for a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows
Describes how to find a compatible printer driver for a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows. Useful if you require a driver for a printer that is not supported on a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

How to create and use the Modemlog.txt file
This article describes how to create and use a Modemlog.txt file for troubleshooting modem problems using 32-bit communications programs. The Modemlog.txt file is created by the Windows communications subsystem when a TAPI-enabled communications...

Overview of the compatibility considerations for 32-bit programs on 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Discusses the compatibility considerations and limitations for 32-bit programs that are running on 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June, 2005
Summary bulletin for June, 2005

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-032: Vulnerability in Microsoft Agent Could Allow Spoofing (890046)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to spoof trusted Internet content. The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin.

We recommend that customers consider applying the security update.

Windows XP 64 Bit
Windows XP 64 Bit

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-025: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (883939)
This update resolves two newly-discovered, publicly and privately reported vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin.

If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system.

An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user r

How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a registration entries (.reg) file
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use...

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-026: Vulnerability in HTML Help Could Allow Remote Code Execution (896358)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. A vulnerability exists in HTML Help that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin.

If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or

Overview of the Wireless Provisioning Services technology in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 and in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
Describes an overview of the Wireless Provisioning Services (WPS) technology with Windows Server 2003. Provides instructions to download the Deploying Wireless Provisioning Services (WPS) Technology document for more information.

How to change the binding order of network adapters in Windows XP and in Windows 2000
Describes in detail how to change the binding order of network adapters in Windows XP and in Windows 2000.

How to use the Administration Tools Pack to remotely administer computers that are running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
Discusses how to remotely administer computers that are running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 by using the Administration Tools Pack.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October, 2005
This summary bulletin describes the security bulletin releases for October, 2005.

Microsoft Security Advisory (910550): Macromedia Security Bulletin: MPSB05-07 Flash Player 7 Improper Memory Access Vulnerability
Microsoft is aware of recent security vulnerabilities in Macromedia Flash Player, a third party software application that also was redistributed with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Millennium Edition.

The Microsoft Security Response Centre is in communication with Macromedia and is aware that Macromedia has made updates that are available on their Web site.

FIX: 32-bit versions of performance monitoring software may not be able to access Windows Media Services 9 Series performance counters on computers that are running Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Describes how to enable 32-bit performance monitoring software to access Windows Media Services 9 Series performance counters on computers that are running Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.

Description of the Application Experience Lookup Service in Windows Server 2003 SP1
Introduces a new service in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. This new service automatically applies software update to programs to make sure that they run on newly released service packs and newly released versions of the Windows operating system.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 increase the amount of information that is logged by the Windows Error Reporting service after a print spooler crash
Describes a feature that increases the amount of information that is logged by the Windows Error Reporting service if a print spooler crash occurs.

Support for 32-bit programs on 64-bit server clusters is included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
Describes new functionality that lets 32-bit programs run on a 64-bit server cluster. Also describes a constraint on this functionality and how to work around it.

Changes to SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 operating system support
This article notes changes to the operating system support in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4).

Support WebCast: Port Reporter
This Support WebCast will introduce the Port Reporter tool, and describe its functionality.

How to increase the number of Outlook 2003 clients that your Windows Server 2003 x64-based terminal server can support
Describes a registry entry that you can add to a Windows Server 2003 x64-based terminal server to increase the number of Outlook 2003 clients that the terminal server can support.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-036: Vulnerability in Microsoft Colour Management Module Could Allow Remote Code Execution (901214)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Colour Management Module because of the way that it handles ICC profile format tag validation.

If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

Microsoft Security Advisory (909444): Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 on Systems That Have Non-default File Permissions
Microsoft is aware of reports of isolated issues after deployment with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051. We are working with a limited number of affected customers to help resolve these issues.

Systems that do not have the default Access Control List (ACL) settings in the %Windir%\Registration folder may experience various problems after installing MS05-051.

The update helps protect against attacks seeking to exploit MS05-051, however this isolated set of issues might impact systems after in

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-027: Vulnerability in Server Message Block Could Allow Remote Code Execution (896422)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Server Message Block (SMB) that could allow an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability to take complete control of the affected system.

An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin. We recommend that c

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-033: Vulnerability in Telnet Client Could Allow Information Disclosure (896428)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this information disclosure vulnerability could remotely read the session variables for users who have open connections to a malicious telnet server.

The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin. We recommend that customers consider applying the security update.

Microsoft Security Advisory (903144): A COM Object (Javaprxy.dll) Could Cause Internet Explorer to Unexpectedly Exit
Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer. We have issued a security bulletin to address this issue.

For more information about this issue, including download links for an available security update, please review the security bulletin.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039: Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege (899588)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Plug and Play (PnP) that could allow an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability to take complete control of the affected system.

An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin. We recommend that customers

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-041: Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol Could Allow Denial of Service (899591)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. A vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) exists that could allow an attacker to cause a system to stop responding.

The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin. We recommend that customers consider applying the security update.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-049: Vulnerabilities in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (900725)
This update resolves several newly-discovered, privately reported vulnerabilities in the Windows Shell. If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-048: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Could Allow Remote Code Execution (907245)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability that could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the system. The vulnerability is documented in the Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin.

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. We recommend that customers apply the update at

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-040: Vulnerability in Windows Telephony Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (893756)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. A vulnerability exits in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) service that could allow remote code execution.

The vulnerability is documented in the "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-042: Vulnerabilities in Kerberos Could Allow Denial of Service, Information Disclosure, and Spoofing (899587)
This update resolves two newly-discovered vulnerabilities, a privately reported vulnerability and a publicly reported vulnerability. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin.

An attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could cause the service responsible for authenticating users in an Active Directory domain to stop responding. We recommend that customers consider applying the security update

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-053: Vulnerabilities in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Code Execution (896424)
This update resolves several newly-discovered, privately reported and public vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin.

An attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

TechNet Support WebCast: Leveraging RADIUS accounting by using Microsoft Windows RADIUS Server and Internet Authentication Service
Technical support for Windows x64 editions Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for Microsoft Windows x64 editions. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because a Windows x64 edition was included with your...

Enabling the administrator to have access to redirected folders
This article discusses the Folder Redirection feature and how it can be used, particularly by administrators. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server have a feature that can redirect specific user folders to server...

Useful shelf life of a system-state backup of Active Directory
Windows Backup, the backup tool that is included with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and with Microsoft Windows 2000, can back up and restore Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 domain controllers. These backups can be performed...

How to stop Folder Redirection in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows 2000 Server
Describes how to stop Folder Redirection so that users begin to use their local user profile folder location after the policy is stopped.

TechNet Support WebCast: Troubleshooting Active Directory problems that are caused by DNS
Wednesday, January 26, 2005: 10:00 AM Pacific time: Discusses how to configure DNS to support Active Directory in single and multiple domains. Talks about how to use Active Directory integrated zones in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003.

A description of the new Disk Unique ID feature of Windows Clustering in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
Describes a new feature in the Clusdisk component to reduce disk resets and to optimize disk identification on a server cluster.

How to configure MS DTC Transaction Internet Protocol functionality after you install security update 902400
Describes the registry values to use to configure TIP functionality after you install security update 902400 (security bulletin MS05-051).

Desktop Deployment Centre - Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment
The Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) delivers end-to-end guidance for efficient planning, building and deploying Windows XP Professional and Office Professional 2003.

This accelerator helps IT professionals realize quick return on investment while also setting new standards for reliability, performance, security, and ease of use.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896688)
This update resolves a newly-discovered public vulnerability and other privately-reported variations of the same vulnerability.

The Microsoft DDS Library Shape Control (Msdds.dll) and other COM objects could, when instantiated in Internet Explorer, allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system.

Because these COM objects were not designed to be instantiated in Internet Explorer, this update sets the kill bit for the affected Class Identifiers (CLSID) in these COM objects. The v

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-050: Vulnerability in DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (904706)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin.

Microsoft Security Advisory (902333): Browser windows without indications of their origins may be used in phishing attempts
Microsoft has investigated a public report of a phishing method that affects Web browsers in general, including Internet Explorer. The report describes the scenario of multiple, overlapping browser windows, some of which contain no indications of their origin.

An attacker could arrange windows in such a way as to trick users into thinking that an unidentified dialog or pop-up window is trustworthy when it is in fact fraudulent.

Microsoft Security Advisory (897663): Windows Firewall Exception May Not Display in the User Interface
Microsoft has received a report of an unexpected behaviour in the way that the Windows Firewall User Interface handles malformed entries in the Windows Registry.

By creating malformed Windows Firewall exception entries in the Windows Registry, an exception could be created in the firewall that would not be displayed in the Windows Firewall User Interface. However, this exception is displayed by the command line firewall administration tools.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051: Vulnerabilities in MSDTC and COM+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (902400)
This update resolves several newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin.

We recommend that Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-038: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896727)
This update resolves several newly-discovered, publicly and privately reported vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin.

How to make a stand-alone certification authority that is running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 compliant with ISIS-MTT version 1.1
Describes how to make a certificate authority (CA) that is running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 compliant with ISIS-MTT version 1.1.

How to make an Enterprise certification authority that is running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 compliant with ISIS-MTT version 1.1
Describes how to make an Enterprise certification authority compliant with the ISIS-MTT version 1.1 standard on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 SP1, an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003, or a later version of Windows.

You cannot open remote content by using the InfoTech protocol after you install security update 896358, security update 840315, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Describes a problem where you cannot open remote content by using the InfoTech protocol after you install security update 896358, security update 840315, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August, 2005
Included in this advisory is an update for a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft software.

Microsoft Security Advisory (899588): Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege
Zotob is a worm that targets Windows 2000�based computers and takes advantage of a security issue that was addressed by Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039. This worm and its variants install malicious software, and then search for other computers to infect.

If you have installed the update released with Security Bulletin MS05-039, you are already protected from Zotob and its variants. If you are using any supported version of Windows other than Windows 2000, you are not at risk from Zotob and

Updated Remote Installation Service functionality in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
Describes new changes to RIS clients and how to create and deploy Riprep.exe and Risetup.exe images from a RIS server that supports x86, x64 and IA-64 versions of Windows Server 2003 SP1.

Microsoft Security Advisory (906574): Clarification of Simple File Sharing and ForceGuest
Microsoft has issued this Security Advisory to clarify information of the issue addressed in Security Bulletin MS05-039 for non-default configurations of Windows XP Service Pack 1. This feature is known as �Simple File Sharing and ForceGuest.�

If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2, enabling Simple File Sharing and ForceGuest does not increase your level of exposure to the MS05-039 security vulnerability.

Guides to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD), Enterprise Edition: Introduction
This section provides an introduction to the Computer Imaging System Feature Team Guide, Enterprise Edition, to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).

Guides to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD), Standard Edition: Introduction
This section provides an introduction to the Computer Imaging System Feature Team Guide, Standard Edition, to the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).

Contents of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition Setup Issues Readme file
Contains the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition Setup Issues Readme file.

Contents of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Setup Issues Readme file
Contains the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Setup Issues Readme file on the Visual Studio 2005 media.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-024: Vulnerability in Web View Could Allow Remote Code Execution (894320)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, public vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Web View in Windows Explorer handles certain HTML characters in preview fields.

By persuading a user to preview a malicious file, an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged on user. The vulnerability is documented in the �Vulnerability Details� section of this bulletin.

Microsoft Security Advisory (906267): A COM Object (Msdds.dll) Could Cause Internet Explorer to Unexpectedly Exit
Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a possible vulnerability in Internet Explorer. We are not aware of attacks that try to use the reported vulnerabilities or of customer impact at this time.

Microsoft is aggressively investigating the public reports. The Microsoft DDS Library Shape Control (Msdds.dll) is a COM object that could, when called from a Web page displayed in Internet Explorer, cause Internet Explorer to unexpectedly exit.

More to follow...............