Microsoft rushes out patch for critical shortcut flaw

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1. August 2, 2010 2:28 PM
   

   dustin_ds3000, TechSpot Chancellor, said:

   i just installed the new patch for windows 7 64 bit. no problems after reboot

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2. August 2, 2010 2:55 PM
   poundsmack said:

   Sality is one of the worst virus's you can get in an enterprise/company environment. It is a never ending battle if you have more than 100 computers and older servers. *shutter*

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3. August 2, 2010 3:02 PM
   motrin said:

   Also worked for me, Win 7 64 bit.

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4. August 2, 2010 3:31 PM
   poundsmack said:

   Maybe I am not seeing it, but where is the link to the XP patch? the most recent one i can find on their site is KB2286198 and I am not sure if that's it.

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5. August 2, 2010 3:45 PM
   motrin said:

   poundsmack said:

   Maybe I am not seeing it, but where is the link to the XP patch? the most recent one i can find on their site is KB2286198 and I am not sure if that's it.

   oh but it is. have a read.

   Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2286198)

   Installation date: ?8/?2/?2010 1:00 PM

   Installation status: Successful

   Update type: Important

   A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

   More information:

   http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=197393

   Help and Support:

   http://support.microsoft.com

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6. August 2, 2010 4:13 PM
   poundsmack said:

   ah, so it is. good.

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7. August 2, 2010 4:29 PM
   

   Leeky, TechSpot Moderator, said:

   I've just made sure I've updated too.

   Thanks for the heads up Jos!

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8. August 3, 2010 4:02 AM
   Guest said:

   Just followed the linkage for this back to Microsoft and the file downloaded is ony ~4.5MB not ~7MB as in the article above ....is this the correct patch? It is called Windows6.1-KB2286198-x86.msu .

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9. August 3, 2010 4:03 AM
   

   Leeky, TechSpot Moderator, said:

   The KB number looks correct to me.

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10. August 3, 2010 4:25 AM
    Guest said:

    Cheers Leeky, will give it a go!

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11. August 3, 2010 6:36 AM
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    Per Hansson, TS Server Guru, said:

    Guest, to satisfy your curiosity on the patch filesize

    Windows XP SP3 = 2.9MB

    Windows Server 2003 SP2: 2.9MB

    Windows XP x64 SP2 & Server 2003 x64 SP2 = 11.8MB

    Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium = 13.4MB

    Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 = 4.3MB

    Windows Server 2008 SP1 & SP2 = 4.3MB

    Windows Server 2008 x64 SP1 & SP2 = 6.7MB

    Windows Server 2008 SP1 & SP2 for Itanium = 8.0MB

    Windows Vista x64 SP1 & SP2 = 6.7MB

    Windows 7 = 4.4MB

    Windows 7 x64 = 6.7MB

    Windows Server 2008 R2 = 6.7MB

    Windows Server 2008 R2 = 17.1MB

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12. August 3, 2010 7:59 AM
    Lamberty said:

    poundsmack said:

    Sality is one of the worst virus's you can get in an enterprise/company environment. It is a never ending battle if you have more than 100 computers and older servers. *shutter*

    What's really sad is that I work for the State department, and they are hands down A## backwards network setup. When I joined, I found out that they are running mutliple 2000 boxes and didn't have much for front end protection or back end and we got hit by Sality and boy let me tell you about the endless nights we had to try and fix this, definitely not fun. Stupid state politics

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13. August 3, 2010 8:03 AM
    

    Leeky, TechSpot Moderator, said:

    What's really sad is that I work for the State department, and they are hands down A## backwards network setup. When I joined, I found out that they are running mutliple 2000 boxes and didn't have much for front end protection or back end and we got hit by Sality and boy let me tell you about the endless nights we had to try and fix this, definitely not fun. Stupid state politics

    What is it with government/state departments and the requirement to be neck deep in sh## before they'll actually do something proactive! lol.

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14. August 3, 2010 2:23 PM
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    Jos said:

    Yeah, I should have mentioned the cited file size was for Windows 7 x64, which I'm currently using. Thanks for the clarification Per

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