KB911565

.....and after resetting the VPC, the Update is caught first time in WU!

What fun! g

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"Noel Paton" wrote in message
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LOL!
While I was composing that note, the VPC downloaded the update via
AutoUpdates!
Prior to installation, I went back to WU, and scanned again.....and the
file is now there!


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"Noel Paton" wrote in message
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quote
Critical security updates for these platforms may not be available
concurrently with the other security updates provided as part of this
security bulletin. They will be made available as soon as possible
following the release. When these security updates are available, you
will be able to download them only from the Windows Update Web site. For
more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site.
/quote
I repeat, Mike - the update was NOT available vie the updater at WU for
me - only via the catalog

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"Mike M" wrote in message
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Noel Paton wrote:

...and sure enough, WU doesn't have it for my VPC (with WMP9
installed)- although it is available from the Windows Update
Catalog!! (dated 13th Feb)

Noel,

I'm sorry but that is totally incorrect. :-)

WU does indeed have 911565 for Win Me since I have installed it. I've
cut and pasted the details below.

Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 for Windows 98 and Windows ME
(KB911565) ..
Download size: 1.9 MB, 1 minute
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. After you install this item, you
may have to restart your computer. Read more...

Likewise I see nowhere in
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx
anything about the patch not yet being available instead I see it stated
in the FAQ
"How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second
Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security
updates for these operating systems?

snip
Critical security updates for this platform are available and are
provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded only
from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity
ratings, visit the following Web site."
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Mike Maltby

Noel,

I picked up the patch about 1½ hours ago, just around the time Harry
started this thread.

I'm still not clear though as to what is confusing about the statement
"Critical security updates for this platform are available and are
provided
as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded only from the
Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings,
visit the following Web site" contained in the MS06-005 FAQ.

Since to my simple mind this means that a critical security update for
this platform (Win 9x) is available from the |WU site as indeed it is.
:-)

What fun! g

Indeed!"
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Noel Paton wrote:

....and after resetting the VPC, the Update is caught first time in
WU!
What fun! g

read my quote , Mike - it says" updates for these platforms may not be
available
concurrently with the other security updates provided as part of this
security bulletin. They will be made available as soon as possible following
the release."

AFAICT, they had not got as far as WU when I responded - so I didn't think
to look in the WUC, as the implication was that they would not be available
there prior to release at WU.

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"Mike M" wrote in message
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Noel,

I picked up the patch about 1½ hours ago, just around the time Harry
started this thread.

I'm still not clear though as to what is confusing about the statement
"Critical security updates for this platform are available and are
provided
as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded only from the
Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings,
visit the following Web site" contained in the MS06-005 FAQ.

Since to my simple mind this means that a critical security update for
this platform (Win 9x) is available from the |WU site as indeed it is. :-)

What fun! g

Indeed!"
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Mike Maltby



Noel Paton wrote:

....and after resetting the VPC, the Update is caught first time in
WU!
What fun! g

Yes. I agree. The article is worded in such a way that it covers both
cases, that is whether a patch is available or not. Since I knew that one
was available for Win 9x that is how I read it, for yourself, not seeing
the patch, the converse was true. :-)

Cheers,
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Mike Maltby



Noel Paton wrote:

read my quote , Mike - it says" updates for these platforms may not be
available
concurrently with the other security updates provided as part of this
security bulletin. They will be made available as soon as possible
following the release."

AFAICT, they had not got as far as WU when I responded - so I didn't
think to look in the WUC, as the implication was that they would not
be available there prior to release at WU.

I installed that one on the 15th via
http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...092eaa33f2.exe -
so I must have begun the update in WU then cancelled it in order to get the
url in Windows Update.log - in order to download for offline installation.

Shane



"Mike M" wrote in message
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Yes. I agree. The article is worded in such a way that it covers both
cases, that is whether a patch is available or not. Since I knew that one
was available for Win 9x that is how I read it, for yourself, not seeing
the patch, the converse was true. :-)

Cheers,
--
Mike Maltby



Noel Paton wrote:

read my quote , Mike - it says" updates for these platforms may not be
available
concurrently with the other security updates provided as part of this
security bulletin. They will be made available as soon as possible
following the release."

AFAICT, they had not got as far as WU when I responded - so I didn't
think to look in the WUC, as the implication was that they would not
be available there prior to release at WU.