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Title: New process to deploy Microsoft security patches for DigiPath releases 2.1 and above 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: DigiPath has rolled out a new process to allow customer or field representatives to utilize 
Microsoft’s inherent Windows Update capability to install critical updates.   

 
The details surrounding the process are as follows: 
 
•  Only critical individual and cumulative updates are approved for download via Windows Update.  This includes 

updates for the OS, supported DigiPath release versions of Internet Explorer, IIS and VM. 

•  New Service Packs and applicable non-critical patches will still require formal approval by DigiPath and should only 

be installed by a Xerox representative. 

•  When appropriate, special announcement bulletins will be distributed for security issues requiring immediate 

communication.  Critical security information will also be captured on the 

 site per the 

Carnegie Mellon University CERT/CC advisories. 

•  On a month basis, a summary of the DigiPath applicable critical Microsoft security patches that should have been 

installed on DigiPath will be communicated on the 

and Advisories”. 

•  Each DigiPath site will determine who will be responsible for routinely running Windows Update.  Due to the time 

criticality of installing many of the Microsoft patches, it is recommended that the customer perform this task.  
Customer requiring Xerox assistance to install the updates per Windows Update should contact the hotline or make 
arrangement with their field representative. 

•  Microsoft Update may need to be run multiple times to install all eligible updates. 
 
The customer is responsible for installing/maintaining anti-virus protection software.  The customer is 
responsible for removing viruses per their anti-virus software manufacturer instructions. 
 
Note: Windows Update is not available on DigiPath 1.2. Please see your field representative for assistance for 
manually installing Windows NT security updates.  
 
SOLUTION:  

Instructions for using Windows Update on DigiPath version 4.0 (Windows XP / 2003 Server) 

1.  On non-Document Library Server configurations, create a new Microsoft System Restore point.  Select “Start” 

and go to “Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore”. Follow the instructions to create a new 
restore point.  System Restore is only available on Windows XP. 

2.  Ensure that a full TapeWare system backup exists. 
3.  On a weekly basis, run Windows Update: 

Note: Operating System and Internet Explorer Service Packs are not to be installed via this process. When 
selecting “Review and Install Updates” remove the service pack from the list of downloads. Continue with the 
rest of the patches by selecting “Install Now”. 

a.  Log in to the system as DPAdmin.   
b.  Run the xstopdgp.bat file to cycle down the DigiPath software.  Select [Start:Run], then enter 

e:\digipath\xstopdgp.bat in the window.    

c.  Open Internet Explorer and select “Windows Update” from the Tools menu -or- select “Windows 

Update” from your Windows Start Menu. 

d. If 

prompted to install the latest Windows Update software, select [Yes].  Then select [Yes] to reboot