Microsoft Windows may be one of the most popular and widely used operating systems around, but it does have its weaknesses.   Sometimes, these weaknesses can allow a malicious hacker to take control of your machine.   Sometimes these vulnerabilities can cause your computer to have an open "back door" that allows certain viruses to make their way into your system from the internet.   Windows computers are definitely vulnerable to "attack" from both malicious people and programs.

There is hope, however!   Fortunately, Microsoft is aware of the fact that their software contains vulnerabilities and they have a way to fix or "patch" these vulnerabilities as they are discovered.

If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click here to get instructions on how to make sure your computer remains up to date on its protection.