TITLE: Microsoft Windows XP RPC/DCOM Security Vulnerability (Q828741) VERSION: 1.00 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This contains a Windows XP fix for the desktop models listed. The fix is explained in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 828741, "MS04-012: Cumulative Update for Microsoft RPC/DCOM." The Microsoft web site has detailed information about the update. PURPOSE: Critical SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27845 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: May 5, 2004 CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP bc1000: All Models HP Compaq d220 microtower: All Models HP Compaq d230 microtower: All Models HP Compaq d240 microtower: All Models HP Compaq d248 microtower: All Models HP Compaq d330 desktop: All Models HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models HP Compaq d338 microtower: All Models HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models HP Compaq d530 ultra-slim desktop: All Models HP Compaq d538 convertible minitower: All Models HP Compaq d538 small form factor: All Models HP Compaq dc5000 microtower: All Models HP Compaq dc5000 small form factor: All Models HP Compaq dx2000 microtower: All Models HP Compaq dx2000 slim tower: All Models HP d325 microtower: All Models HP d325 slim tower: All Models HP dx6050 microtower: All Models HP RP5000: All Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.