Get Must-Have Fix for New Microsoft DirectShow Flaw

Have you ever considered your new Microsoft Direct show a pain? Microsoft is known to come up with unusually candid developments that turns around the world of technology. However, the software giant which has become the most in demand for many years is now grappling with a flaw that must be fixed sooner than later.

Microsoft’s DirectShow that is helps in processing QuickTime content has suffered an attack.

In this, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Windows 2000 were on cards. It affected the quartz dll processor, though Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Vista were spared by the flaw. Hackers can do anything no matter what the stern measures that you put in place to thwart their deals.

The malicious QuickTime file can lead to a flaw in more ways than one. So refrain from opening the file. The flaw can find it’s way to your computer through plug-ins that are DirectShow compliant.

In a world with ever increasing prying eyes, this attack can make the devil to sweat if not the security response centre. This is because the attack is here to stay and a quick fix is just but a temporary option for now. It simply disables Windows to protect QuickTime files.

However, by visiting Microsoft’s support page, a repair can be done. Click on “Fix this problem” and download a repair file. The change can be reversed once Microsoft’s Security Response Centre finds a permanent solution to the flaw.

Source: PCWorld