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DirectX 9.0b improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system. Download and install this update for your Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP-based system.
Redistributable: here (32 MB)
Full Version: DirectX 9.0b is here
From Microsoft's DirectX page
Redistributable: here (32 MB)
Redistributable: here (32 MB)
That "security" update is a little understated. According to Microsoft, there is a huge hole where MIDI files can execute code in the victim's machine. And since MIDI files play automatically in IE (for background music)...
Technet Article
MSNBC Article
So if your system is listed in technet as one of the vulnerable systems, and you use IE, I would suggest upgrading ASAP.
Technet Article
MSNBC Article
So if your system is listed in technet as one of the vulnerable systems, and you use IE, I would suggest upgrading ASAP.
hm is windows 2003 server also an XP based system? will it work in win2k3 machines ?
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hm is windows 2003 server also an XP based system?
Not quite. They're both NT 5.x (XP 5.1, Server 2003 5.2) but they have some differences. BTW, I once used a "server2workstation" converter in Windows Server 2003 and the thing was completely converted to Windows XP Pro (boot logo, about box, even the Welcome to Windows XP tour...). And it only made changes to the registry...
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will it work in win2k3 machines ?
Yes. Check this: http://www.msfn.org/win2k3/ . A lot of experts say one shouldn't be using Windows Server 2003 as a workstation, though. They are probably right. But I did it and never had any problems.
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