Description of the update for Lync Server 2010: November 2012

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next update that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft website:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for installing this update.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace a previously released update.

Registry information

To use one of the update packages in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Update package installation information

To apply this update, install the Server.msp package on computers that are running the following server roles:

• Lync Server 2010 – Standard Edition Server
• Lync Server 2010 – Enterprise Edition - Front-end
• Lync Server 2010 – Enterprise Edition – Standalone Audio Video Conferencing Server

Note After you install this update, we recommend that you clear the cache in Windows Internet Explorer before you try to join a meeting. This is because you cannot join a meeting if a Javascript file is cached. To clear the cache in Windows Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

1. In Internet Explorer, open Internet options.
2. Switch to the General tab.
3. Click the Delete… button in the Browsing history section, and then click OK.

Removal information

To remove this update, use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel.

When you try to uninstall this update, you may be prompted to insert the source CD in the CD drive. If this behavior occurs, insert the source CD, or provide the path where the source files can be found.