Vulnerabilities in the "gadgets" have been corrected?

Original title: still are gadgets 'safe '?

In July 2012, we were informed that Windows Gadgets were not "safe":

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2719662
Is this always the case?
Are there upgrades to Windows 7 since July to remove the vulnerability and allow us to resume using Gadgets?

Hello

Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forums.

-What gadget is installed on the PC? What is third-party or integrated Windows Gadgets?

I suggest you use updated antivirus to prevent attacks from hackers and viruses.

For more information, see the article:

 

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in Gadgets could allow remote code execution

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2719662

It will be useful.

Let us know if you encounter problems with Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

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