JSI Tip 3952. Windows NT 4.0 post SP6a Security Rollup Package (SRP).

Jerold Schulman

August 7, 2001

2 Min Read
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In tip 3599 Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 7 will NOT be released?, I reported that Microsoft would be releasing a Security Rollup Package (SRP), instead.

The SRP was released at Knowledge Base article Q299444:

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 SP6a

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0 SP6a

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 SP6a


SUMMARY

Microsoft has released a Security Rollup Package (SRP) for Windows NT 4.0 that includes the functionality from all security patches released for Windows NT 4.0 since the release of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a (SP6a). This small, comprehensive rollup of post-SP6a fixes provides an easier mechanism for managing the rollout of security fixes. Applying the SRP does not change the encryption level of your computer.

If you add optional services, you must reapply the Windows NT 4.0 service pack and then the SRP. For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q196269 When to Reinstall a Service Pack

If you need to add optional services, follow these steps:

  1. Install all optional services and companion services. You will be prompted for the original Window NT 4.0 media.

  2. After the files are installed from the original media, but before you start your computer, reinstall Windows NT 4.0 SP6a. You must reinstall SP6a before you reinstall the SRP because the SRP requires SP6a.

  3. Restart your computer.

  4. Reinstall the SRP.

  5. Restart your computer.

  6. Install other post-SP6a hotfixes as necessary.

    For additional information about how to install multiple hotfixes with only one reboot, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    Q296861 Use QChain.exe to Install Multiple Hotfixes with One Reboot

  7. Restart your computer.

For more information about the SRP, visit the following Microsoft Web site:


MORE INFORMATION

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

NOTE: This patch requires Windows NT 4.0 SP6a.

Release Date: July 26, 2001

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of posting to scan this file for viruses. Once posted, the file is housed on secure servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Click for the list of fixes included in the SRP

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