Actual number was 5 for my computer(Including upgrade for Microsoft .NET Framework which is an optional download) and the Malicious Software Removal Tool Program update
Therefore most XP Users will get 4 patches
12? I know! I have posted a New Topic in the Hints section as to where these can be accessed...Wants Microsoft Update installing to grab these Plus the Windows updates (save you 2 trips)
Its for applications like Microsoft Office Stick to Windows Update if you have no MS Office type applications running or installed

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Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB944533)
Typical download size: 2.2 MB , 1 minute
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB946026)
Typical download size: 132 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the mrxdav.sys driver that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2008 (KB890830)
Download size: 8.3 MB , less than 1 minute
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB943055)
Typical download size: 153 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (KB110806)
Download size: 23.6 MB , less than 1 minute
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 provides cumulative roll-up updates for customer reported issues found after the release of Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. In addition, this release provides security improvements, and prerequisite feature support for .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1, and .NET Framework 3.5. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...

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