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Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902)
Date last published: 4/3/2007
Typical download size: 455 KB
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
System Requirements
Recommended CPU: Not specified.
Recommended memory: Not specified.
Recommended hard disk space: Not specified.
How to Uninstall
This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
Get help and support
http://support.microsoft.com
More information
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=84687

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Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB915597 (Definition 1.16.2435.7)
Date last published: 4/3/2007
Download size: 149 KB
Install this update to revise the definition files used to detect spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
System Requirements
Recommended CPU: Not specified.
Recommended memory: Not specified.
Recommended hard disk space: Not specified.
Get help and support
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52661
More information
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/about/overview.mspx

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This thread shows saw an error immediately after installing the April 3 security update, and correctly pointed to the compatibility notes that followed. The error text "Illegal System DLL Relocation" points to a loader/packaging problem rather than a corrupted Windows install. In plain terms: a non‑system DLL is being found ahead of a genuine system DLL, so Windows refuses to allow the relocation the third‑party component forces, and the vendor control panel fails to start.

Practical, ordered troubleshooting (least invasive first):

  1. Do a clean boot (run msconfig, disable non‑Microsoft services/startups) and reboot to see if a startup helper is involved.
  2. Get the latest audio package from the PC or motherboard maker (or Realtek if applicable) and install it — vendor packages typically include the corrected control panel.
  3. If that fails, uninstall the audio device/driver from Device Manager (choose to remove driver files if prompted), reboot, then reinstall the vendor driver.
  4. If you must roll back the change, boot Safe Mode and use System Restore or uninstall the update from Add/Remove Programs -> Show Updates. Always create a restore point before trying invasive fixes.

Quick integrity checks you can run:

sfc /scannow
chkdsk /f

For diagnosis: check Event Viewer (System and Application) for the timestamped error and note the process name that raised it (that narrows which DLL is mislocated). Advanced tracing with Process Explorer or Dependency Walker will show which path a failing control panel loads DLLs from. If the problem persists after trying the vendor driver, capture the Event log entry and the failing executable name — that information makes targeted help much faster.

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I downloaded the first one, restarted, and got the error message i have attatched to this post.. coincedence?

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thanks alot, was wondering what the hell it was.

now if only all problems were this simple eh?

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thanks alot, was wondering what the hell it was.

now if only all problems were this simple eh?

You're welcome.


ALSO SEE:
The Realtek HD Audio Control Panel may not start, and you receive an error message when you start the computer: "Illegal System DLL Relocation" =
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Update for Windows XP (KB935448)
Brief Description
Install this update to resolve an issue where the Realtek HD Audio Control Panel may not start after you install security update KB925902 (MS07-017) and security update KB928843 (MS07-008). =

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-017 - Vulnerabilities in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925902) = http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-017.mspx
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MS07-017: Vulnerability in GDI could allow remote code execution = http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925902
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http://go.infopackets.com/e20070405-12
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http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?act=calendar&cal_id=1&code=showevent&event_id=37059

Please note that it is not only for XP. = ALL Microsoft operating systems are affected.

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