Security

An update has been re-released for XP and Vista Users:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-057 – Critical Vulnerability in Windows Media Format Runtime Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2847883)
“The rereleased updates address an application compatibility issue in which WMV encoded video could fail to properly render during playback. Customers should install the rereleased updates.”

There is also an update available for Office 2010 that I’ve not seen appear via Windows Update.
You can wait for it to appear or download and install it manually:
See this page for downloads and info – Description of the Office 2010 update: August 27, 2013
“Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office 2010. This update fixes some issues that occur when you install Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Office 2010. Additionally, this update contains stability and performance improvements.“

Microsoft has a guide entitled Protecting Your Privacy Online.
It is an informational PDF you may wish to pass on to your not so tech-savvy friends and family.

Microsoft Security Essentials has been updated to version 4.3.215.0.
To install either:
– Download
– From Windows Update (manually check the box)
– From Security Essentials. Open > Help > Check for software updates.

Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows RT, .Net, Internet Explorer 6 – 10, Office 2003 – 2010, Windows Defender…
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2013