Re: GDI+ Security Update

From: Alan (tempuser_at_vacationmail.com)
Date: 09/15/04 

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 20:49:28 -0700

CKIFTC wrote:

> I am running XP SP2. When I visit Windows Update I am
> told that I should install the GDI+ security update.
> However, reading further into the issue tells me that SP2
> users are not affected and only should update Office (if
> installed).
>
> I guess I am curious why Windows Update is telling me I
> need the update - if I am using SP2? Can't Windows
> Update detect this?
>
>
I believe it downloads the MS GDI+ Detection Tool (Gdidettool.exe
) which you may use in the future to see if you have added any
programs that present a risk. When you go to Office Updates, I
believe it executes the tool to see which Office apps are at risk
and which updates are required.
See KB873374 which discusses the update that will be installed if
you use Windows Update.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];873374#4

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