Hi, Folks!
It’s Patch Tuesday!
Today is the day that Microsoft officially ends all support for Windows XP. If your hardware is capable, consider upgrading to Windows 7. If not, get a new computer. In either case, make sure you get these last updates for XP that were released today. If nothing else, perhaps it’ll stem the impending tide of malware for a little while.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled updates.
Microsoft released 5 updates for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, root certificates and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required. Multiple reboots are required for Windows 8.1.
http://update.microsoft.com/
Apple released updates for Safari, Apple Remote Desktop, printer drivers and Digital Camera RAW compatibility. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required. If you still have Safari installed under Windows, remove it now. It hasn’t been updated in over a year and is no longer supported.
Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.182 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac
Adobe AIR 13.0.0.83 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac
Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.
Important Notes
Everything above this section should be checked by everyone on every computer. Chances are good that close to every single computer you touch will be affected by those updates. This is not the case with the items below, though you should still check each line item below to see if it applies to software you have installed.
Please remember that while I list many different applications within these updates, most people should ONLY install updates for a program if they already have a previous version of that program installed.
It is essential to maintain all the applications you have installed on your computer, but often you can minimize the time investment and the potential for exploitation simply by uninstalling software you do not need.
Also note that using the applications own “check for updates” function, when available, will best preserve your current settings, and often avoid any crapware that might come with a fresh installer. Use this option if it’s available to you.
Finally, if you’re sick of doing this all yourself, let me! Call or email me any time, and we can set you up with subscription SaferPC updates which will be installed each month whenever necessary. Click, call or email for more details:
https://saferpc.info/updates/
209-565-12PD
shawn@12pointdesign.com
Driver Updates
If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.
Daemon Tools Lite 4.49 corrects several bugs, including a BSOD with Verifier. This is not a security update.
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite
Dymo Label 8.5.1 adds support for Windows 8.1 and Microsoft Office 2013.
http://dls.dymo.com/en-US/Pages/DLS8Download.aspx
Browser Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Firefox 28.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.
Google Chrome 34.0.1847.116 is a security update. Use Menu, About to get the most current version.
SeaMonkey 2.25 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.
Email Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
NK2Edit 2.90 adds support for comma delimited input. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html
OutlookAttachView 2.67 corrects preview image bug and adds accelerators. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html
Thunderbird 24.4.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/24.4.0/releasenotes/
Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Adobe Shockwave 12.1.0.150 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave
BrowsingHistoryView 1.50 adds support for offline collection. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html
Dropbox 2.6.27 improves stability and provides several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/
Evernote 5.3.0.3360 improves xAuth support. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/
FileZilla 3.8.0 improves cosmetic behavior and adds suspend as a new queue completion action. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/
uTorrent 3.4.1 Build 30768 fixes several crash bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads
WinSCP 5.5.2 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php
Silverlight 5.1.30214 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/
Codec Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Win7 Codec Package 7 Codecs Advanced 4.5.6 updates included codecs and corrects subtitles in Windows players. This is not a security update. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html
Game Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
PS4 1.62 improves image quality for some applications. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/pc_update/index.htm
Office Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.
Adobe Application Manager 8.0 is a recommended update to all Adobe CC users. This will be required for installing future CC updates.
Win: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4773
Mac: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4774
Adobe Lightroom 5.4 adds support for mobile, corrects several bugs and adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.
Adobe Media Encoder CC 7.2.2 is a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.
Adobe Drive 5.0.2 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.
Adobe SpeedGrade 7.2.1 is a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.
Artweaver 4.5.2 improves shortcuts, quality of blur/sharpen and several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/
Lightworks NLE 11.5.1 fixes dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.lwks.com/
Kindle for PC 1.10.8 Build 40514 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc
Security Software Updates
One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.
AVG Anti-Virus 2014.4355 corrects several stability issues. This is not a security update.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-free-antivirus
Bitmessage 0.4.2 improves international support and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?bitmessage
DNSQuerySniffer 1.20 added tray support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html
KeePass 1.27 improves support for newer browsers, simplifies password fields, and updates libraries. This is not a security update.
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/
MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 2.0.1 is a major update, adding native x64 support, simplifying the interface (dumbing down, really), integrates rootkit scanning, and significantly improved performance.
https://12pd.com/click?mbam
SmartSniff 2.08 adds MRU support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/smsniff.html
Capture Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
Greenshot 1.1.8.35 corrects several bugs and improves editor styles. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?greenshot
VideoCacheView 2.66 corrects a crash bug within IE10. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html
Converter Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
DVDFab 9.1.3.8 updates decryption libraries, improves reliability, and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/dvd-fab-new.htm
Win32 Disk Imager 0.9.5 adds support for QT 5.2/MinGQ 4.8. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
Synergy 1.4.17 corrects several bugs, improves ‘Premium’ account ties, and replaces installer to ease upgrade process in the future. This is not a security update.
http://synergy-foss.org/
RoboForm 7.9.6 improves Chrome support, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf
CintaNotes 2.5.2 corrects several bugs and improves keyboard behavior. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download
BulkFileChanger 1.33 fixes Windows 2000 support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html
CCleaner 4.12.4657 updates newer browser support, adds application support, and various bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner
Recuva 1.51.1063 adds Ext2 and Ext3 support, improves SSD support, various other fixes and improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?recuva
CPU-Z Installer 1.69 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
DriveLetterView 1.30 adds cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html
Agent Ransack 2014.820 corrects several non-security bugs.
http://mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download
FileLocator Pro 7.2.2038 improves performance, Windows 8+ compatibility, style improvements and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download
FolderChangesView 1.62 adds Explorer Copy and cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html
GoodSync 9.8.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync
ProduKey 1.65 adds support for Visual Studio. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
SearchMyFiles 2.48 fixes Windows 2000 support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html
TeamViewer 9.0.27339 improves multi-monitor support, tab design and other bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx
TrimCheck 0.6 adds support for drives with large clusters and fixes a false negative bug. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?trimcheck
WakeMeOnLan 1.65 adds support for limited scanning to specific IPs. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html
WifiInfoView 1.40 adds Copy MAC feature and option to toggle display of lower pane. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html
Developer Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
MySQL 5.6.17 fixes dozens of bugs, including replication, stability, and improved support for AES encryptoin. This is not a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/
TortoiseGit 1.8.8.0 updates included libraries, adds several new features and over 20 bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/
Virtual Machine Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
PPSSPP 0.9.8 fixes several bugs, improves performance and hardware compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://ppsspp.org/downloads.html
VirtualBox 4.3.10-93012 fixes stability issues under certain conditions and corrects a number of bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Web Package Updates
These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.
phpMyAdmin 4.1.12 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php
MailEnable 8.04 corrects several bugs, including a potentially disastrous endless loop in webmail. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/
ScreenConnect 4.2.6403.5198 reduces frequency of popup balloons and lock-after-meeting bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download
Coppermine Gallery 1.5.28 is a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/
WordPress 3.8.2 is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/
Autoptimize 1.8.4 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
Email Log 1.7.1 adds support for WP Multisite and log purging. This is not a security update.
Really Simple CAPTCHA 1.8 adds path normalization support to improve cross-platform support. This is not a security update.
W3 Total Cache 0.9.4 adds a number of improvements for server compatibility, nginx support, improved CDN support and a number of bug fixes. This is not a security update.
WooCommerce 2.1.6 corrects dozens of bugs and improves filters. This is not a security update.
WPtouch 3.2.1 adds WPML support. This is not a security update.
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉
Regards,
Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/