On 15/01/2013 15:42, Rob Hamflett wrote: > Aren't security patches implemented by redirecting the > loader to the new assemblies? It seems strange having a system where > the security of potentially hundreds of programs could be reduced by a > command line typo.
>From http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/vcgeneral/thread/4eba883d-d14b-4fc5-912d-aaafcf0bffab : "Visual C++ libraries no longer depend on manifests and are no longer installed in the WinSxS folder. Normally, the higher minor version have compatibility with the lower one. Once Microsoft provides a hotfix, which is a patched version of the affected library, Microsoft automatically updates library files that are centrally-deployed (installed in System32 Directory)." -- Bruce Cran ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master SQL Server Development, Administration, T-SQL, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and more. Get SQL Server skills now (including 2012) with LearnDevNow - 200+ hours of step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft MVPs and experts. SALE $99.99 this month only - learn more at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnmore_122512 _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
