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Microsoft Releases Office XP Service Pack 3
by Arie Slob
Hello Windows users,
 This week, Microsoft released the third Service Pack for Office XP. Office XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Office XP. SP3 contains significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements. This service pack applies to any level of Office XP. It contains all updates included in Office XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Office XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and updates released after SP2.
Microsoft suggests using the Office Updates Web site, which will detect your Office installation, and prompt you to install exactly what you need to be fully updated, in order to minimize the time required to download this update. But you can also download [Eng - 16 MB] the full SP-2 client update.
You can find more information on Office XP Service Pack 3, including a list of fixes, from the Overview of the Office XP Service Pack 3 Web page. Administrators can use several ways to roll out SP3 in their organization, more information can be found on the Office XP Web site.
Install SP3 without the original Office XP CD
When installing SP3, you may be prompted to insert one or more of your original Office XP CD-ROMs. If you do not have access to your original Office XP CD-ROM you can install Office XP SP3 Full File Version [Eng - 57.5 MB]. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. For more information, please see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article 828451: Why Service Packs, Updates, and Security Patches May Require the Office XP CD-ROM.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Other language version are available from the Microsoft Download Center.
Microsoft Security
Microsoft Windows Security Bulletin Summary for March, 2004
Included in this advisory one update describing a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2000.
Severity Rating: Moderate
Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Allow Information Disclosure
Severity Rating: Moderate
Affected Software:
- Microsoft MSN Messenger version 6.0 & 6.1
More Info
Vulnerability in Outlook Could Allow a Remote Code Execution
Severity Rating: Critical
Affected Software:
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Outlook 2002 Service Pack 2
More Info
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Cyber Tech Help - Free Computer Help and Technical Support.
[H]ard|Forum - (Computer) Hardware Discussion Forum.
Kelly's XP Korner - Troubleshooting Windows XP pages by
MVP Kelly Theriot.
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Windows 2000
Added: Microsoft Windows Security Bulletin Summary for March, 2004
Windows XP
Added: CopyProfile command-line tool
Updated: Remove Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and Install Sun Java
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Highlights
Microsoft Releases CopyProfile command-line tool
The CopyProfile tool enables an administrator to copy the user profile of one user to another user from the command line.
Administrators can use the CopyProfile tool to copy a profile from one user to another using a command line and also create default user profiles (see KB article 305709). This tool removes the dependency on the graphical interface and allows the administrator to copy profiles using scripts.
Supported OS: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
More Info
Download [164 KB]
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A basic understanding of Stop errors and their underlying causes improves your ability to locate and understand technical information or perform diagnostic procedures requested of you by technical support personnel.
Supported OS: Windows Server 2003
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13 March 2004, Vol 7 No. 10
