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Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) – Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over fifty (50) ways spyware can enter your PC.

Participants in the worldwide SpyNet™ community play a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, and updates are automatically downloaded to your PC so you stay up to date.

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Did your Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) expire? Download and upgrade to the latest version of Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) today for an extension. If you are unsure of the version or when your Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) will expire, you can follow these instructions on how to check the expiration date and version of your Windows AntiSpyware (Beta).

XP Embedded SP1 Security Update: Microsoft Security Bulletins MS05-041, MS05-042, MS05-044, MS05-045, MS05-046, MS05-047, MS05-048, MS05-049, MS05-051, and MS05-052 – This Microsoft Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1 component update addresses ten (10) new or reissued security bulletins. After applying this package to an XP Embedded database, the following issues will be resolved:

• MS05-041: Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol Could Allow Denial of Service (899591)
• MS05-042: Vulnerabilities in Kerberos Could Allow Denial of Service, Information Disclosure, and Spoofing (899587)
• MS05-044: Vulnerability in the Windows FTP Client Could Allow File Transfer Location Tampering (905495)
• MS05-045: Vulnerability in Network Connection Manager Could Allow Denial of Service (905414)
• MS05-046: Vulnerability in the Client Service for NetWare Could Allow Remote Code Execution (899589)
• MS05-047: Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Local Elevation of Privilege (905749)
• MS05-048: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Could Allow Remote Code Execution (907245)
• MS05-049: Vulnerabilities in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (900725)
• MS05-051: Vulnerabilities in MSDTC and COM+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (902400)
• MS05-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896688)

XP Embedded SP2 Security Update: Microsoft Security Bulletins MS05-009, MS05-041, MS05-042, MS05-044, MS05-045, MS05-046, MS05-047, MS05-048, MS05-049, MS05-050, MS05-051, and MS05-052 – This Microsoft Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2 component update addresses eleven (11) new or reissued security bulletins. After applying this package to an XP Embedded database, the following issues will be resolved:

• MS05-009: Vulnerability in PNG Processing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (890261) (reissued)
• MS05-041: Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol Could Allow Denial of Service (899591)
• MS05-042: Vulnerabilities in Kerberos Could Allow Denial of Service, Information Disclosure, and Spoofing (899587)
• MS05-044: Vulnerability in the Windows FTP Client Could Allow File Transfer Location Tampering (905495)
• MS05-045: Vulnerability in Network Connection Manager Could Allow Denial of Service (905414)
• MS05-046: Vulnerability in the Client Service for NetWare Could Allow Remote Code Execution (899589)
• MS05-047: Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Local Elevation of Privilege (905749)
• MS05-048: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Could Allow Remote Code Execution (907245)
• MS05-049: Vulnerabilities in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (900725)
• MS05-050: Vulnerability in DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (904706)
• MS05-051: Vulnerabilities in MSDTC and COM+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (902400)
• MS05-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896688)

Update for Windows XP – KB894395 – Install this update to correct an issue where the Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) Composition window or the IME Candidate window remains visible even after that window loses focus. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

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