ALL WINDOWS USERS PLEASE TAKE HEED

[Bambino]

This is not a hoax.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-windows-flaw/#ftag=YHFb...

[jonsie]

Thanks for the headsup @Bambino Maybe this is the update I got this morning.

Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3079904)

Download size: 515 KB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3079904

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

[MI5]

Always pays you to keep any OS up to date to help prevent issues such as this.

[Bambino]

Yes it is @jonsie I posted the warning for anyone who doesn't have their confuser set up for automatic updates. I have mine set to alert me of updates, but not to install them automatically. I think many people do the same. I thought this one looked like it pertains to everyone, and should be installed asap.

[Cleoriff]

No message into my laptop in Spain....(running windows 7) The other two laptops here are both running 8 so will get them to check. I am absolutely positive that my other half has them all set up to install automatically...but thanks for the heads up anyway @Bambino

[perksie]

Thanks @Bambino I had this update come through this morning, everyone needs to check they have it.:smileyhappy:

[Anonymous]

@Bambino

I have Windows 7 Home Premium ..... on an Acer Aspire 5750 laptop

I really don't know what to do

I've had no notification(s) from Microsoft

I could telephone a place in town tomorrow which is run by a young man I trust with my laptop ... he's done something(s) on my laptop before

Sorry to be a nuisance

thank you

[jonsie]

Just click on the menu button Jane, all programmes and click on Windows Update. Then when it opens up just select check for updates.

[Bambino]

I would think that your computer is probably already set to automatic updates, and you most likely have the update installed, but do as @jonsie suggests Jane, just to be doubly sure, and you'll be fine.

[Anonymous]

thank you @jonsie & @Bambino I've done as you suggest & it's already installed