Re: Why no patch for the .wmf problem?

>I find the lack of direct communication from Microsoft and the lack of a
> definate target date for a patch to be unacceptable. How long has
> Microsoft
> known about the flaw? To expect users to wait until patch Teusday is also
> unacceptable.
>
> WHERE IS THE PATCH?

They are probably working on it 24-7 and I am sure it will be out before the
monthly update being so critical.

Meanwhile...
You can download an unofficial patch which is 100% effective and better than
the "regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll" workaround.

See
http://www.grc.com/sn/notes-020.htm
and download the patch mentioned in the Green Box

Stephen Howe


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