XP Update Information

ASW maintains this page to keep our Windows XP users
informed as to what updates are ASW recommended.


For Windows XP Service Pack 2 users only.

What is Windows XP Update:

Windows Update is the online extension of Windows XP designed to help your computer continue to work better and run better. Windows Update has a central catalog called Product Updates that includes new product enhancements such as system files, service packs, and new Windows features. These enhancements will be recommended to you based on what is needed for your specific computer. For instructions on using Windows XP Update, please go to the ASW Windows XP Update User Guide.

What updates to download:

Below is a list of Windows XP Updates and which ones are ASW recommended, which ones are not, and which ones can be installed if you would like. We will add new updates to this list as they are released only after being tested by ASW. Available updates will vary depending on your computer configuration and software components installed. If you have an ASW Custom Built Computer, and would like to know if a particular update which does not appear on this list is necessary, just e-mail us the update name, and we will be happy to let you know. We also provide on-site updating service for those who prefer not to update on their own.

Notice

ASW recommends that before using Windows XP Update, that you shut down all background utilities, programs, and any anti-virus software that you may have running.


Notice

Updates other than those listed here may appear. This will depend on the configuration of your computer system. ASW customers can e-mail us with any non listed updates for information on whether or not to install them.

Updates in each category are now posted by most recent first.

2 High Priority Updates. ASW Recommended 11/15/07

ASW Recommended.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB943460). 11/15/07
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2007 (KB890830). 11/15/07
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

If any other High Priority updates appear on your system, please install them.

Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB941202).
A security issue has been identified in Outlook Express that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB939653).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP (KB939683).
Install this update to improve how Windows Media Player manages shortcuts you create and add to the Start menu pinned list.

Update for Windows XP (KB933360).
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 due to revised Daylight Saving Time laws in many countries.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB921503).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB938829).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft GDI that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB937143).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP (KB936782).
A security issue has been identified in Windows Media Player that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB936181).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB936021).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB938127).
A security issue has been identified in the way Vector Markup Language (VML) is handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 and Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 Service Pack 1 (KB933579).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB938828).
This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the stability of computers running Windows XP.

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 (KB928365).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB928366).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB929123).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Outlook Express. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB935840).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system using Secure Channel and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system using a Windows kernel API and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB933566).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB927891).
This is a reliability update. This update resolves an issue in the Windows Installer (MSI) that can affect performance during software updates.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Update for Windows XP (KB930916).
This is a reliability update. Install this update to resolve an issue where a third-party driver installed on a computer that is running Windows XP may prevent you from opening files successfully on a NTFS file system volume.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB931768).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261).
A security issue has been identified in Universal Plug and Play that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB932168).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Agent that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows Media Format 11 SDK for Windows XP (KB929399).
Install this update to resolve a metering issue with the Microsoft Windows Media Format 11 SDK.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB931784).
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474).
The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if your copy of Windows is not genuine.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB928090).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB927779).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB926436).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB931836).
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 due to revised Daylight Saving Time laws in many countries.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB927802).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2007 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB929969).
A security issue has been identified in the way Vector Markup Language (VML) is handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB923694).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Outlook Express. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB923694).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Outlook Express. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213).
A security issue has been identified in MSAgent that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

MSXML 4.0 SP2 Security Update (KB927978).
A vulnerability exists in the XMLHTTP ActiveX control within Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow for remote code execution.

MSXML 6.0 RTM Security Update (KB927977).
A vulnerability exists in the XMLHTTP ActiveX control within Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow for remote code execution.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414).
A security issue has been identified in the Server service that could allow a remote user to cause an affected Windows-based system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191).
A security issue has been identified in the way Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) is handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause Denial of Service conditions on Windows-based systems. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486).
A security issue has been identified in the way Vector Markup Language (VML) is handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB922582).
A problem has been identified in Filter Manager that can prevent you from installing updates from Windows update. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007).
A security issue has been identified in Reliable Multicast Program (PGM) for Microsoft Windows XP-based systems that could result in a denial of service. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain access to restricted data. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB920872).
This is a reliability update for Windows XP machines. Install this audio component update to prevent memory corruption issues which may cause an unstable state on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883).
A security issue has been identified in the Server service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB918899).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422).
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683).
A security issue has been identified in DNS Resolution that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using a vulnerability in HTML Help and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB920214).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB916595).
This is a reliability update for Windows XP machines. Install this update to prevent an issue in which you may receive a "Stop 0xD" error message on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2. The error may occur during startup, or after the system has started.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388).
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the DHCP Client service that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB917159).
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Server service that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer.

Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474).
The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if your copy of Windows is not genuine. If your system is found to be a non-genuine, the tool will help you obtain a licensed copy of Windows.

Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474).
The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if your copy of Windows is not genuine. If your system is found to be a non-genuine, the tool will help you obtain a licensed copy of Windows.

Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP (KB917734).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389).
A local elevation of privilege security issue has been identified in the Server Message Block that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344).
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Script Host that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439).
A security issue has been identified in the way ART images are handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280).
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Routing and Remote Access service that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB916281).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580).
A security issue has been identified in the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Controller service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474).
The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if your copy of Windows is not genuine. If your system is found to be a non-genuine, the tool will help you obtain a licensed copy of Windows.

Update for Windows XP (KB900485).
Install this update to prevent an issue in which you may receive a “stop 0x7e in AEC.SYS” error message on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2. The error may occur during startup, or after the system has started. AEC.SYS is the acoustic echo canceling driver.

Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP (KB911565).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB911567).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Outlook Express and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531).
A security issue has been identified in Windows Explorer that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB912812).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Microsoft Data Access Components and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446).
A security issue has been identified in Windows-based systems that could allow an attacker to cause the affected machine to stop responding to requests. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP (KB911565).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows Media Player Plug-in (KB911564).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using the Windows Media Player Plug-in and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2006 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919).
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB910437).
Install this update to prevent or resolve an issue in which Windows Update and Automatic Updates can no longer download updates after an Access Violation error occurs when using the Automatic Updates service.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB905915).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424).
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB896688).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749).
A security issue has been identified in the Plug and Play service that could allow an authenticated attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400).
A remote code execution security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain access and potentially compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Collaboration Data Objects (CDO) and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414).
A denial of service security issue has been identified that could cause the Network Manager service to stop responding on your Windows-based system.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using DirectShow and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423).
A security issue has been identified in the Print Spooler service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB896727).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588).
A security issue has been identified in the Plug and Play service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756).
A security issue has been identified in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591).
A security issue has been identified in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that could allow an attacker to remotely cause your Microsoft Windows-based system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive data transmitted through your Microsoft Windows-based system in a domain environment, and to perform denial of service attacks against domain controllers. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB894391).
Install this update to address an issue that may cause a "Generic Host Process" error message to be displayed after you install security update MS05-012, or cause attachment file names not to be displayed in Rich Text e-mail messages.

Security Update for JView Profiler (KB903235).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update, which sets a registry key that blocks attempts to take advantage of this issue.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214).
A security issue has been identified in the Color Management Module that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Update for Windows XP (KB898461).
This update installs a permanent copy of Package Installer for Windows to enable software updates to have a significantly smaller download size. The Package Installer facilitates the install of software updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems and other Microsoft products.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358).
A security issue has been identified in the HTML Help component that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046).
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Agent that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422).
A security issue has been identified in Server Message Block that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428).
A security issue in Telnet has been identified that could allow an attacker to learn information about your Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB883939).
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB893066).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1.
The Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 is the application installation and configuration service for Windows. The additional features in version 3.1 help make creating, distributing, and managing updates to applications easier and more efficient.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2005 (KB890830).
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB893086).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB893066).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB890923).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1.
The Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 is the application installation and configuration service for Windows. The additional features in version 3.1 help make creating, distributing, and managing updates to applications easier and more efficient.

Update for Windows XP (KB887742).
This update addresses an issue that could cause your system to stop responding if certain firewall or antivirus programs are installed. You can help resolve this issue by installing this HTTP.sys update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows Messenger (KB887472).

Security Update for Windows XP (KB888302).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely read information about your Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB890047).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB885250).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB891781).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB867282).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB888113).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB873333).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB873339).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB885835).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Critical Update for Windows XP (KB886185).
This update helps narrow the definition of the My network, or local subnet, restriction option in the Windows Firewall. This is helpful in situations where the Windows Firewall would consider a large network to be on the local subnet because of how the dial-up software configured the route tables.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB885836).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB834707).
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Microsoft GDI+ Detection Tool (KB873374).
The Microsoft GDI+ Detection Tool helps detect the presence of Microsoft products (other than Windows) that contain the GDI+ component. Microsoft customers can run this tool to help determine if a GDI+ security update is required. Microsoft recommends you visit the Office Update site to determine if your computer requires security updates for Office family products.

 

 

ASW Recommended.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416). 06/18/07
The Microsoft NET Framework 3.0 is the managed code programming model for Windows. Version 3.0 enhances version 2.0 with new technologies for building applications with visually compelling user experiences, seamless communication across technology boundaries, and the ability to support a wide range of business processes.

Update for Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0 Service Pack 1 (KB934268). 06/18/07
MSXML 6.0 Service Pack 1 (MSXML6.1) has improved reliability, security, conformance with the XML 1.0 and XML Schema 1.0 W3C Recommendations, and compatibility with System.Xml 2.0.

Root Certificates Update.
This item updates the list root certificates on your computer to the latest list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables the use of Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer 7, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery.

Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 (KB917275).
Rights Management Services (RMS) client Service Pack 2 contains software updates for RMS Client v1.0 and RMS Client v1.0 SP1 that provide support for Microsoft new Exchange and Office SharePoint technologies and future implementations of ADFS clients, as well as improvements in security processor functionality.

Windows Media Player 11.
Windows Media Player 11 offers great new ways to store and enjoy digital media beyond music. It's easier than ever to access all of your video, pictures, and recorded TV on your computer. Play it, view it, organize it, sync it to a portable device for viewing on the go, or share with devices around your home—all from one place.

Update for Windows XP (KB928388).
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 due to revised Daylight Saving Time laws in many countries.

 

Not ASW Recommended.

Update for Windows XP (KB929120).
Australia has implemented Daylight Saving Time in the West Australia (Perth) time zone starting in December 2006 for a trial period of three years. Install this update to enable your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date.

Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows XP (KB925876).
Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) provides a way to use any new Terminal Services features introduced in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” from a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1.

Network Diagnostic Tool (KB914440).
The Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool analyzes information about your network connectivity to help you troubleshoot network-related problems with your computer. Typically you will do this along with a support professional, either on the phone or over the internet.

 

All ASW XP computers are set up and tweaked with the best hardware updates to meet our high standards for stable operation. We do not recommend the installation of any hardware updates on an ASW XP system. If errors do occur, ASW customers are advised to contact us so that ASW tested hardware drivers can be installed if necessary.

 

ASW does not recommend the installation of ANY beta updates.