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Security Update for Word 2000 (KB942669)

  • Published:
  • Version: 1
  • Category: Update
  • Language: English

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word 2000 that could allow remote code execution. This update resolves that vulnerability.

Files

Status: Deleted

This download is no longer available on microsoft.com. The downloads below are archives provided by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine from the Microsoft Download Center prior to August 2020.

FileSize
office2000-kb942669-fullfile-enu.exe
SHA1: e736de1b82ddb71c35b8795917dfd2f28ef03068
3.98 MB

System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Installation Instructions

  • Note: IT professionals should refer to the IT professional resources section.

    Installation instructions
    If you have Microsoft Word 2000, do one of the following:

    • Use Office Update on the Office Online Web site. Office Update automatically detects Office and prompts you to install updates and service packs that bring Office programs up-to-date.


    • Install Security Update for Word 2000 (KB942669 ). To do this, follow these steps:
      1. Download the .exe file by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page, and then save the file to your hard disk drive.
        • office2000-KB942669-FullFile-ENU.exe: You should download this file if you have access to your original product CD-ROM. You might need to provide the installation source during patch installation if you have previously updated your product.
      2. It is recommended that you quit any programs you are running.

      3. In Windows Explorer, double-click the .exe file that you saved to your hard disk drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.


    IT professional resources
    IT professional working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Microsoft Office Desktop Applications TechCenter.

    The download for this update is available by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page. You can double-click the executable package to begin installation, or extract the patch files (MSP files) by using a command line. The command line and instructions are included in the Knowledge Base article (197147): Command-Line Switches For IExpress Software Update Packages.

    See the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Word 2000 (KB942669 ) for further information about this update.