Used Microsoft Word 2002 Macro Vulnerability Patch for Windows?


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This Microsoft update enhances Word's security by preventing malicious macros from running automatically when opening compromised documents. It maintains functionality for legitimate macros.
  • Pros

    • Prevents macros in maliciously modified documents
    • Maintains functionality for templates
    • Maintains functionality for macros in templates
    • Maintains functionality for RTF documents with macros
  • Cons

    No Cons available


Used Microsoft Word 2002 Macro Vulnerability Patch for Windows?


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
MS01-034
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
None
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Developer’s Description

Prevent Word from running macros without warning.
This update prevents Word from running macros without warning because the user has opened a document that has been maliciously modified. Once you have installed this update, you will still be able to use templates, macros in templates, or RTF documents with macros.

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