Windows Update

Posted by Elizabeth Goodman in IT Solutions Security Thursday, August 05, 2010

Recently there was a critical vulnerability made public that affects all versions of Windows from Windows XP to Windows 7 including server releases. This malicious software spreads via USB drives and takes advantage of a vulnerability in the way that Windows handles .lnk or shortcut files.
Microsoft has released a security patch to fix this issue on August 3rd. If you have Automatic Updates turned on then all you have to do is restart your computer and it will install this fix. If you do not have Automatic Updates turned on then you can go to this link, .lnk security update, and install it for the current version of Windows that you have.
If you are unsure if you have Automatic Updates turned on and you would like it to be then follow these instructions:
For Windows 7
1.First of all click the Start button to view the Start Menu. Then choose the Control Panel option.
2.The Control Panel window opens up now.
3.The System and Security section of Control Panel opens up. Here you can see the Windows Update link.
4.Click the Turn automatic updating on or off link
5.Under Important updates select Install updates automatically (Recommended).

For Windows Vista
1.Open Windows Update (click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update).
2.Select Change Settings and choose how you want Windows to install updates.

For Windows XP
1.Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2.Click Automatic Updates.
3.Choose Automatic (recommended).

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