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Windows Update  

Security Update, November 12, 1999

Posted 12 Nov 99


Read Me First

This update eliminates the "File Access URL" vulnerability in Microsoft Windows® 95. Installing this update will prevent a malicious web site or e-mail message from exploiting that vulnerability to cause your computer to crash or run arbitrary code.

For more information on this vulnerability, please visit Microsoft Security Bulletin MS99-049.


How to download and install
NOTE: Please save your work and close all open applications before installing.

  1. Click the Download button at the top or bottom of the page.
  2. Follow the instructions on your screen.


How to use
You don't need to do anything after downloading.


How to uninstall
NOTE: Please save all your work and close all applications before attempting to uninstall this component. You will need to have your original Windows 95 CD available to uninstall this component.

  1. Click Start, point to Find, and click Files or Folders.
  2. Search for 245729UN.INF
  3. Once this file is displayed, right-click on the file and choose Install.