Microsoft KB Archive/318348

= Updated Version of Windows Messenger Version 4.6 Is Available =

PSS ID Number: 318348

Article Last Modified on 11/14/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.5
 * Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.6

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This article was previously published under Q318348



SUMMARY
Microsoft has released an update to Windows Messenger that prevents Web sites from be able to obtain access to your Windows Messenger Contact list, or send unsolicited instant messages to your contacts.



MORE INFORMATION
If you ever receive an unsolicited instant message that instructs you to go to an unknown Web site, please do not click the link.

Microsoft strongly recommends that you take precautionary measures, by installing the Internet Explorer security patch that is available at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/q316059/default.asp

Microsoft also recommends that you upgrade to the latest version of Windows Messenger version 4.6, which you can download from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://messenger.msn.com

The version number for this update is version 4.6 (4.6.0076) or later.

Keywords: kbenv kbinfo KB318348

Technology: kbWinMessenger400 kbWinMessenger450 kbWinMessenger460 kbWinMessengerSearch kbWinXPSearch

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