Microsoft Download Center Archive

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB979559)

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  • Version: 979559
  • Category: Security Patch
  • Language: English

A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.

A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

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Files

Status: Deleted

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Files
Windows6.0-KB979559-x86.msu
  • SHA1: 75c39bfc6e24191d53c1baa6138cb502dbe71e80
  • Size: 1.18 MB

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System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows Vista, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Installation Instructions

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