All Microsoft Windows systems contain multiple security vulnerabilities,
as announced on Feb 10, the most serious of which could allow attackers to
take control of your computer.  It is highly recommended that you apply
the updates to correct the flaws as soon as possible.

The simplest method of applying the updates is to click on your start
button (bottom left corner of Windows screen) and then click on Windows
Update.

If this option is not available to you, go to the Windows Update
site which will automatically determine the critical updates needed.
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

Microsoft has also released a home user bulletin which described
what patches you will need and how to get them.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/20040210_windows.asp

A technical description of the vulnerability is available from Microsoft
here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-007.asp


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