Vista - MS09-054 patch and Firefox

**Peppurr101** · 10-17-2009

I found this interesting. It seems those of us who have the .NET framework add-on installed in Firefox will have trouble with this Windows Update.

Tag » Windows Presentation Foundation « @ AskWoody.com

It's listed on my Updates as a security update for IE8- KB974455

This is still on my to do list. Anybody install it yet?

**Flavius** · 10-17-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101

It's listed on my Updates as a security update for IE8- KB974455

This is still on my to do list. Anybody install it yet?

I installed it 3 days ago,just now I didn't notice any issue with WU or Firefox on my Vista x64.But on my Windows 7 x32 I had to disable NET Framework Assistance 1.1 in Firefox because browser informed about any problems with this pluggin.

**Peppurr101** · 10-17-2009

Hi Flavius,
I just got an error message from Firefox that said that the .NET Framework was interfering and to restart Firefox.
This happened without me downloading any updates.

In my Firefox add-ons, the .NET Framework Assistant 1.1 used to be there, but disabled with an uninstall option. Today, after the error messsge, it now has a red exclamation point next to it, and the 'enable' button is greyed out in favour of the 'uninstall' button. It would seem that Firefox wants me to uninstall this add-on?

If so, what do I do with KB974455?

**Flavius** · 10-17-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101

Hi Flavius,
I just got an error message from Firefox that said that the .NET Framework was interfering and to restart Firefox.
This happened without me downloading any updates.

Like for me.I also had this before installing this hotfix.

Quote:

In my Firefox add-ons, the .NET Framework Assistant 1.1 used to be there, but disabled with an uninstall option. Today, after the error messsge, it now has a red exclamation point next to it, and the 'enable' button is greyed out in favour of the 'uninstall' button. It would seem that Firefox wants me to uninstall this add-on?

By me after few browser restarts this add-one was again available and I disabled it pernamently.Maybe I also decide to uninstall it completely.If restarting browser don't help you or this error appear again uninstall this add-one.

Quote:

If so, what do I do with KB974455?

In my opinion .NET Framework Assistant is defective not this hotfix.

EDIT Because again I have trouble with .NET Framework Assistant in Firefox I'll uninstall it completely

**Peppurr101** · 10-19-2009

Flavius,
Check this out:
Apparently we don't need to do a thing since Firefox has already disabled the .NET Framework add-on...

MS09-054 patch zaps Firefox @ AskWoody.com

I am going to leave it disabled for now..

**Flavius** · 10-19-2009

Thx

but I've already removed .NET Assistant and Windows Presentation Foundation and now no any problems.In my opinion they aren't really needed in browser.More troubles with it than useful.

EDIT

If anybody decide to remove .NET Assistant & WPF apart what MS say How to remove the .NET Framework Assistant for Firefox you have to do also this How To Uninstall Windows Presentation Foundation Plugin In Firefox
otherwise you still have WPF plugin in browser

**sassofalco** · 10-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101

Flavius,
Check this out:
Apparently we don't need to do a thing since Firefox has already disabled the .NET Framework add-on...

MS09-054 patch zaps Firefox @ AskWoody.com

I am going to leave it disabled for now..

Quote: Originally Posted by Flavius

Thx

but I've already removed .NET Assistant and Windows Presentation Foundation and now no any problems.In my opinion they aren't really needed in browser.More troubles with it than useful.

EDIT

If anybody decide to remove .NET Assistant & WPF apart what MS say How to remove the .NET Framework Assistant for Firefox you have to do also this How To Uninstall Windows Presentation Foundation Plugin In Firefox
otherwise you still have WPF plugin in browser

For related posts, see these Threads;

Sneaky Microsoft plug-in puts Firefox users at risk.

....and at Post # 151, here;

What browser do you use?

**Peppurr101** · 4 Weeks Ago

Hi sassofalco,
I checked again yesterday, and Firefox has unblocked the .NET framework and the Windows presentation add-ons. I haven't downloaded or installed the Windows update.. ain't broke, won't fix..

I'll leave all as it is..

Thanks for your help.

**sassofalco** · 4 Weeks Ago

Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101

Hi sassofalco,
I checked again yesterday, and Firefox has unblocked the .NET framework and the Windows presentation add-ons. I haven't downloaded or installed the Windows update.. ain't broke, won't fix..

I'll leave all as it is..

Thanks for your help.

G'day Peppur,

No worries and I've done same and am ignoring that Update for the same sentiments.

I like to steer clear of issues that throw up words like 'exploit' and 'vulnerable', and similarly will leave all, as is.

Cheers

**Peppurr101** · 4 Weeks Ago

Hello sassofalco

I'll keep my eyes open for any updates.. let me know if you hear anything.

10-17-2009	#1 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	MS09-054 patch and Firefox I found this interesting. It seems those of us who have the .NET framework add-on installed in Firefox will have trouble with this Windows Update. Tag » Windows Presentation Foundation « @ AskWoody.com It's listed on my Updates as a security update for IE8- KB974455 This is still on my to do list. Anybody install it yet?
My System Specs

10-17-2009	#2 (permalink)
Flavius Vista Bussiness x64 PL 1,565 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101 It's listed on my Updates as a security update for IE8- KB974455 This is still on my to do list. Anybody install it yet? I installed it 3 days ago,just now I didn't notice any issue with WU or Firefox on my Vista x64.But on my Windows 7 x32 I had to disable NET Framework Assistance 1.1 in Firefox because browser informed about any problems with this pluggin.
My System Specs

10-17-2009	#3 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Hi Flavius, I just got an error message from Firefox that said that the .NET Framework was interfering and to restart Firefox. This happened without me downloading any updates. In my Firefox add-ons, the .NET Framework Assistant 1.1 used to be there, but disabled with an uninstall option. Today, after the error messsge, it now has a red exclamation point next to it, and the 'enable' button is greyed out in favour of the 'uninstall' button. It would seem that Firefox wants me to uninstall this add-on? If so, what do I do with KB974455?
My System Specs

10-17-2009	#4 (permalink)
Flavius Vista Bussiness x64 PL 1,565 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101 Hi Flavius, I just got an error message from Firefox that said that the .NET Framework was interfering and to restart Firefox. This happened without me downloading any updates. Like for me.I also had this before installing this hotfix. Quote: In my Firefox add-ons, the .NET Framework Assistant 1.1 used to be there, but disabled with an uninstall option. Today, after the error messsge, it now has a red exclamation point next to it, and the 'enable' button is greyed out in favour of the 'uninstall' button. It would seem that Firefox wants me to uninstall this add-on? By me after few browser restarts this add-one was again available and I disabled it pernamently.Maybe I also decide to uninstall it completely.If restarting browser don't help you or this error appear again uninstall this add-one. Quote: If so, what do I do with KB974455? In my opinion .NET Framework Assistant is defective not this hotfix. EDIT Because again I have trouble with .NET Framework Assistant in Firefox I'll uninstall it completely Last edited by Flavius; 10-17-2009 at 10:01 AM..
My System Specs

10-19-2009	#5 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Flavius, Check this out: Apparently we don't need to do a thing since Firefox has already disabled the .NET Framework add-on... MS09-054 patch zaps Firefox @ AskWoody.com I am going to leave it disabled for now..
My System Specs

10-19-2009	#6 (permalink)
Flavius Vista Bussiness x64 PL 1,565 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Thx but I've already removed .NET Assistant and Windows Presentation Foundation and now no any problems.In my opinion they aren't really needed in browser.More troubles with it than useful. EDIT If anybody decide to remove .NET Assistant & WPF apart what MS say How to remove the .NET Framework Assistant for Firefox you have to do also this How To Uninstall Windows Presentation Foundation Plugin In Firefox otherwise you still have WPF plugin in browser Last edited by Flavius; 10-19-2009 at 07:49 AM..
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10-19-2009	#7 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101 Flavius, Check this out: Apparently we don't need to do a thing since Firefox has already disabled the .NET Framework add-on... MS09-054 patch zaps Firefox @ AskWoody.com I am going to leave it disabled for now.. Quote: Originally Posted by Flavius Thx but I've already removed .NET Assistant and Windows Presentation Foundation and now no any problems.In my opinion they aren't really needed in browser.More troubles with it than useful. EDIT If anybody decide to remove .NET Assistant & WPF apart what MS say How to remove the .NET Framework Assistant for Firefox you have to do also this How To Uninstall Windows Presentation Foundation Plugin In Firefox otherwise you still have WPF plugin in browser For related posts, see these Threads; Sneaky Microsoft plug-in puts Firefox users at risk. ....and at Post # 151, here; What browser do you use?
My System Specs

4 Weeks Ago	#8 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Hi sassofalco, I checked again yesterday, and Firefox has unblocked the .NET framework and the Windows presentation add-ons. I haven't downloaded or installed the Windows update.. ain't broke, won't fix.. I'll leave all as it is.. Thanks for your help.
My System Specs

4 Weeks Ago	#9 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101 Hi sassofalco, I checked again yesterday, and Firefox has unblocked the .NET framework and the Windows presentation add-ons. I haven't downloaded or installed the Windows update.. ain't broke, won't fix.. I'll leave all as it is.. Thanks for your help. G'day Peppur, No worries and I've done same and am ignoring that Update for the same sentiments. I like to steer clear of issues that throw up words like 'exploit' and 'vulnerable', and similarly will leave all, as is. Cheers
My System Specs

4 Weeks Ago	#10 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	Re: MS09-054 patch and Firefox Hello sassofalco I'll keep my eyes open for any updates.. let me know if you hear anything.
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