ArcGIS 9.3.1 Desktop Download Layer Package Patch

ArcGIS 9.3.1 Desktop Download Layer Package Patch
ArcGIS Desktop (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcView)

Update 27th June 2009: IMPORTANT PATCH UPDATE
"A problem was identified with the installation of the ArcGIS 9.3.1 Desktop Download Layer Package Patch.

In some cases, after applying this patch, it would cause ArcMap or ArcCatalog to crash on startup. An updated version of the patch has now been posted to the ESRI Web site."

source:
http://blogs.esri.com/Support/blogs/supportcenter/archive/2009/06/26/update-to-arcgis-9-3-1-desktop-download-layer-package-patch.aspx

An important patch for users of the new ArcGIS 9.3.1 software

Date Submitted: June 23, 2009 - Last Modified: June 24, 2009

"This patch addresses issues with downloading secure content from ArcGIS Online when using ArcGIS Desktop. This patch is required if you are using ArcGIS Desktop and the sharing capabilities of ArcGIS Online. It is recommended that all users install this Patch."

This patch addresses issues with downloading secure content from ArcGIS Online when using ArcGIS Desktop. Content that is not shared with everyone cannot be downloaded. This patch allows all content from ArcGIS Online to be downloaded. We recommend that all Desktop users download and install this Patch at their earliest convenience to ensure the highest quality experience when working with ArcGIS 9.3.1.

Issues Addressed with this PatchThis ArcGIS 9.3.1 Patch contains critical fixes. It is recommended that all users install this Patch.
Resolves issue with downloading secure content from ArcGIS Online when using ArcGIS Desktop. Files
Installed with this PatchCommon Files
\ArcGIS\bin:
ArcGISCacheMgr.exe
ArcGISConnectionTest.exe
ArcGISFileHandler.exe
ArcGISFileHelper.dll
ArcGISVersion.dll
DADFLib.dll

ArcGIS 9.3.1 Final must be installed before you can install this Patch.

source:
http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.patchesServicePacks.viewPatch&PID=17&MetaID=1530
includes the direct link to gis931-DLLP-patch.msp 1 MB

Microsoft Windows Update Kills ArcGIS Help

Microsoft Windows Update Kills ArcGIS Help

"ESRI® announces the ArcGIS 9.2 Desktop Help Search Patch. This patch solves an issue where the search tab in ArcGIS Desktop help becomes inoperable. We recommend all ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 users download and install this patch at their earliest convenience to ensure the highest quality experience when working with ArcGIS Desktop 9.2"

NIM013534 - AnswerWorks search in ArcGIS Desktop Help will stop functioning after a Microsoft Windows Update.

Description

The ArcGIS Desktop help uses a 3rd party search engine called AnswerWorks. Microsoft has released a security update to Internet Explorer affecting the Desktop help search to become inoperable. This patch resolves the issue of the search engine being non functional by updating the 3rd party search engine.

NOTE:
ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 Service Pack 4 must be installed before you can install this Patch.
If you have installed client setups from a shared Network Administrative ArcGIS Desktop setup, this Patch must be applied to all client installations.

Download the Patch
http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.patchesServicePacks.viewPatch&PID=43&MetaID=1357