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ID THEFT PROTECT - News and Views 20/05/2013
Download: Microsoft security patch
08.09.2009

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Microsoft’s September (8th September) batch of security updates will include fixes for a multiple “critical” vulnerabilities affecting the Windows operating system. In all, the software maker will release five bulletins with patches for a range of flaws that could expose users to remote code execution attacks.

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-sep.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

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