 Download: Microsoft security patch
13.10.2009
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Microsoft have released today (13th October) a mega patch for Windows OS. The update includes 13 bulletins that tackle 34 vulnerabilities. The next largest update was in June of this year (2009). That release contained 10 fixes for 31 vulnerabilities. Microsoft has indicated that eight of the current bulletins are rated as critical. One critical update will solve a flaw in Internet Explorer 8 running under Windows 7, the next version of Microsoft’s operating system. Read more about this security update. Click here Make sure you have Windows Automatic Updates set to 'ON'. - Click 'Start'
- Click 'Settings'
- Click 'Control Panel'
- Click 'Security Center'
- Finally click on 'Windows Automatic Updates' and set to 'ON'.
Alternatively, if you want to update right now: - Open Internet Explorer
- Go to the Tools menu and select "Windows Update'
The patch can also be downloaded directly from: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-oct.mspx TIP: If you do NOT have a Windows Genuine Version we suggest you be aware that Microsoft is now including a notification tool (Windows Genuine Advantage - WGA) in all it's security updates. Click here to find out more. Finally, the usual monthly update will also be put out for the Malicious Software Removal Tool and the Windows Mail Junk Filter. Source: ID Theft Protect Search Related News: microsoft, windows, security, patch |
