Jim Guckin

On Tuesday May 25th Microsoft released a round of minor updates for the Windows Operating System.  Here’s what they are and what they do:

SECURITY UPDATES:

Update: KB982632-Windows 7/KB981793-XP
Type: Recommended
Affected Systems: 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, NT
What it does: Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries
Size: 30 KB – 501 KB

Update:KB982632
Type: Recommended
Affected Systems: Windows 7
What it does: Compatibility View List update for Windows 7
Size: 355KB

Update:MS10-022 / KB91332
Type: Important
Affected Systems: Windows Vista
What it does: This updates fixes a security hole in VB that could allow an unauthorized user from gaining access to your computer remotely.
Size: 216KB

Update:KB976662
Type: Recommended
Affected Systems: Windows Vista
What it does: If you have JSON activated on your IE8 installtion, then you will see this update.
Size: 329KB

Update:KB971961
Type: Recommended
Affected Systems: Windows Vista
What it does:JavaScript has a security hole in it, and this update patches that hole and makes your computer more secure.
Size: 328KB