Software & Security Updates

Adobe has updated their PDF reader to version 9.4.1 It is a security patch containing several fixes.

You should update immediately by choosing the help menu in the adobe reader program and using the "check for updates" option

Full details can be found here

Microsoft has released security updates for some of their products including Microsoft Office. If a gold shield has appeared in the bottom of your screen beside the clock, click on it and install the updates. If you don't install the updates, your computer may be hijacked and used to send spam or infect your computer and files with trojans and viruses.

Go here for more information on windows update and protecting your computer.

There is a major security problem with Firefox Internet Browser. You must update to version 3.6.12 now.

Click on the Help menu in Firefox and click on "check for updates"

The Firefox Internet Browser has been updated to version 3.6.11. It fixes some security flaws and stability issues. The program should update automatically for you. Check which version you are running by clicking the help menu and choosing "About Mozilla Firefox"

If you are not running version 3.6.11 click on the help menu and choose "Check for Updates"

You should perform this update immediately.

Microsoft have released many security updates for

• Internet Explorer
• Windows XP
• Vista
• 7
• Office

Make sure you install these updates immediately.

Are all your programs up to date?
It is vital that the software listed below is up to date.
Here is a quick roundup of common software on your computer.

Adobe Reader Version 9 is now at V9.4
and Version 8 is now at V8.2.5
read about it here

Google Chrome is now at version 6.0.472.63
Chrome updates itself in the background silently

Firefox is now at version 3.6.10
Find the latest version here

Java is now at version 6 update 21
check which version you have here

Internet Explorer is at version 8

Flash is now at version 10.1
download it here

Adobe Flash Player version 10.1 (WIN 10,1,85,3) is now available. Make sure you are up to date by going here