Microsoft issues the biggest security patch update ever – Microsoft support
Microsoft will offer security updates once in a while to lock down any Windows vulnerabilities to prevent viruses. Today, Microsoft issued a record 14 security updates to patch up a record-tying 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office. Without such updates, a computer user could be open to a potential PC virus infection.
This most popular or possibly most devastating vulnerability lies in Outlook 2007. If you enjoy using the preview pane in e-mails like I do, then you’re at risk without the new security update. Here’s what happens: if you preview an e-mail that has an infection, BAM… you’re infected also, all without even opening up the e-mail or an attachment. This drive-by virus is pretty nasty since you don’t even have a chance to protect yourself without a Windows security patch.
Other exploits this security patch takes care of are Windows media-related security updates. If you’re a big Windows media users, you’ll also need this update or else your next media update could be a virus. Internet Explorer is always a fun target so this update has further secured IE. You should install this Windows security patch update before it’s too late.
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Windows 7 - The best Windows Operating System yet!
Windows 7 starts up and shuts down faster than ever and provides backwards compatibility for programs in Windows Vista, XP, and 2000. You can set up dual-screen mode with Internet browsing, share files easier, preview pages quickly, search faster, and experience rich graphics.
If you have Windows 7 or are upgrading to Windows 7, please first make sure your computer meets the minimum or optimal requirements:
| Part | Minimum | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| Memory: | 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Video: | SVGA (800×600) | 128 MB Video Card |
| Hard Drive: | 40 GB | 120 GB |
| Hard Drive Free Space: | 16 GB | 20 GB |
| Optical Drive: | CD-ROM drive | DVD-ROM drive |
There are 4 versions of Windows 7:
| Version | Key Benefits |
|---|---|
| Starter: | Available only for netbooks |
| Home Premium: | Most Affordable->Improved Desktop Navigation & Home file sharing |
| Professional: | Connect to Company Networks, run Windows XP programs, Back up files to a network. |
| Ultimate: | Protect data loss or theft, switch between 35 different languages, plus has the same features as the Professional version. |
If you have problems with Windows 7, call your specialist to help you.