Security
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-06 :- Microsoft issued this critical update in October 2008 (KB958644). It fixes an exploit in Windows that is helping the fast spread of the "Downadup" / "Conficker" / "Kido" Worm. This should be considered urgent. Download and install from the following links:-
Windows XP SP2/SP3 (633Kb)
Windows Vista/Windows Vista SP1 (416 Kb)
For other Versions of Windows the relevant update can be found here.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-078 :- Microsoft issued this critical update in December 2008 (KB960714). It fixes an exploit in Internet Explorer which can allow viruses and malware to use Internet Explorer to gain access to your PC. There is an update for Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP, Internet Explorer 7 in Windows XP and Vista. This should be considered urgent. Download and install from the following links:-
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows XP (1.77 Mb)
Internet Explorer 7 - Windows XP (2.43 Mb)
Internet Explorer 7 - Windows Vista 32bit (2.19 Mb)
For other Versions of Windows the relevant update can be found here.
McAfee DAT file update
McAfee have changed the way in which the update is applied to McAfee V7 Professional. This is now no longer suitable for NetCompS Windows XP PCs. NetCompS has been installing the free home edition of Avast antivirus on all Windows Vista and Windows 7 PC's for some time now and have found it to be comparable to McAfee. Our testing has given us the confidence to recommend Avast antivirus. With the recent change to McAfee's policy NetCompS would recommend removal of McAffee V7 professional and upgrading to Avast V5 Free Home edition.
Full instructions and the relevant files can be found here. We are confident that these instructions will allow you to carry out the upgrade in your own time. However, if you are not confident in trying this upgrade then we have the facilities to do this for you.

Ad-Aware July 2010 (121 Mb) Keep an eye on your computer for spyware. This excellent piece of software from www.Lavasoft.de is a must have. This link downloads Ad-Aware which is free for personal use only.
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