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Windows Update  

Security Update, May 19, 2000

Posted 19 May 00


Read Me First

This update resolves the "IP Fragment Reassembly" security vulnerability in Windows 95. Installing this update will help minimize the negative effects that fragmented Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams could have on your computer's central processing unit (CPU). IP datagrams are a necessary part of network and Internet communication. If a continuous stream of fragmented IP datagrams with a particular malformation were sent to an affected computer, it could be made to devote most or all of its CPU availability to processing these fragments. The vulnerability would not allow a malicious user to compromise data on the computer or usurp administrative control over it.

For more information on this update, please visit Microsoft Security Bulletin MSOO-029.

This update applies to all versions of Windows 95.
NOTE Before installing this update on your computer, you must have first installed the Microsoft Windows 95 Dial Up Networking 1.3 Performance and Security Update.


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

  1. Click Download Now 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 this update is installed.


How to uninstall
Uninstall is not available for this update.