Critical Windows Update Released August 2, 2010

On August 2, 2010, Microsoft released a patch to fix a critical vulnerability in ALL versions of Windows from Window 7 back to Windows XP.  This also includes Windows Servers back to Windows Server 2003.  If you are technical and haven’t heard of this issue yet you can read the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046 for more technical details.

So, how does this affect the average user?  You know those little shortcuts on your desktop with the little arrow in the corner?  If your computer were infected, then just allowing Windows to load that shortcut icon would infect your system.  How do you stay safe from something like this?

  1. Keep your Windows Computer up-to-date with Microsoft Update.
  2. Keep your Anti-virus program up-to-date.  If you are looking for a good FREE anti-virus, I would like to suggest AVAST!
  3. Come back to www.WillTheComputerGuy.com for updates on security issue for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

I’m not trying to scare you.  Just make you aware that you can be concerned, but safe and protected.

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2 Responses to “Critical Windows Update Released August 2, 2010”

  1. Paulette Christensen Reply 05. Aug, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Hey, Thanks for the update. Appreciate your willingness to help fix our computers. New website looks Great.

  2. WillTheComputerGuy Reply 06. Aug, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Hi Ms. Paulette,

    You are very welcome. I’m glad that I’m able to help you guys out with your computers. Thanks for taking the time to look and the rebuilt site, too.