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Concerning MS, define exactly what is the difference between critical
security issues and non-critical security issues in reference to updates?

When is this difference determined?

What factors determine the difference?

Who makes the final decision on which is critical and which is non-critical
security issue?

PA
Wed Jul 14 17:19:24 CDT 2004

Frequently Asked Questions About Updating Your Computer
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/update.mspx

Q.What is a critical update?

A. Any update that's essential to the operation of your computer is
considered a critical update, and is automatically selected for installation
by Windows Update and by Automatic Updates. These critical updates are
provided to help resolve known issues and to help protect your computer from
known security vulnerabilities.
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Lil' Dave wrote:
> Concerning MS, define exactly what is the difference between critical
> security issues and non-critical security issues in reference to updates?
>
> When is this difference determined?
>
> What factors determine the difference?
>
> Who makes the final decision on which is critical and which is
> non-critical security issue?

Jupiter
Wed Jul 14 17:23:35 CDT 2004

Dave;
All security related updates will show as Critical Updates for windows
Update.

some of your answers may be found here and associated links:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824684

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"Lil' Dave" <spamyourself@virus.net> wrote in message
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> Concerning MS, define exactly what is the difference between
critical
> security issues and non-critical security issues in reference to
updates?
>
> When is this difference determined?
>
> What factors determine the difference?
>
> Who makes the final decision on which is critical and which is
non-critical
> security issue?