- Opening Files
- Posted by Trouble opening files on April 22nd, 2006
Suddenly I can't open any files from Word (my computer locks up) or Expand my
files from the left window pane when I am in Windows Explorer. Any
suggestions?
- Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP on April 23rd, 2006
"Trouble opening files" <Trouble opening files@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:BC210DE1-1CB2-4715-81C4-32637F453271@microsoft.com...
This is a result of a bug in the MS06-015 security update. Here is the automated fix.
Go to the following website:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Click the link on line 383 (right hand side). This will download the HP's Share to web software-fix file.
Double click the downloaded file to run. This will automatically fix the problems caused by the Security Update MS06-015 as detailed in "Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install security update MS06-015".
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918165
Special kudos to MVP Kelly Theriot for automating this fix.
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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
- Posted by Larry Samuels on April 23rd, 2006
Security Update MS06-015 - Fix
Line 383 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install security
update MS06-015
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015
Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution (908531)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms06-015.mspx has been
revised to v1.2 to reflect the issues in KB918165.
From the FAQ section:
"On Tuesday, April 25, Microsoft will issue a targeted re-release of the
MS06-015 update."
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Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
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