Flickering Outlook inbox following updates

AdrianStubbings

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Hi,

I recently just installed a set of updates, having been prompted to do so. Ever since then the inbox on my Outlook 2007 has started to flicker wildly. Can the 2 be linked or is it just coincidence? If so what do I do about it?

The updates were

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB971468)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:42
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=155976
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2010 (KB890830)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:42
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that 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 you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
More information:
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (KB977719)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:39
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
This update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail.
More information:
Description of the Office Outlook 2007 Junk E-mail Filter update: February 9, 2010
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Vista (KB978262)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:39
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft 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.
More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-055 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (973525)
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Security Update for Windows Vista (KB977165)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:39
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-015 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (977165)
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [February 2010] (KB905866)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:39
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Recommended
Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:
Description of the definition updates for Windows Mail
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Security Update for Windows Vista (KB974145)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:39
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-009 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (974145)
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Security Update for Windows Vista (KB975560)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:39
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-013 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (977935)
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
Security Update for Windows Vista (KB978251)
Installation date: ‎09/‎02/‎2010 20:38
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-006 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in SMB Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978251)
Help and Support:
Microsoft Support
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard dv6936us
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo "Merom" T5750, 2 GHz, stock clocking
    Motherboard
    stock Quanta 30D2, v.792E
    Memory
    4 GHz, 667 MHz bus speed
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, stock
    Sound Card
    stock Realtek software-based
    Monitor(s) Displays
    stock 15.4" widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    stock 1280 X 800
    Hard Drives
    stock Toshiba MK2546GSX and a Western Digital 1TB MyBook
    PSU
    stock
    Case
    stock
    Cooling
    stock plus Rocketfish model RF-LAPCOL
    Mouse
    stock Synaptics Pointing Device
    Keyboard
    stock
    Internet Speed
    Ludicrous Speed (~10.9 Mbps, more or less)
    Other Info
    Browser: Namoroka v1.9.2.3666 64-bit build. Computer specs: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01485288&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3747246 I like chocolate milk!
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