Windows users are being urged to download the latest security updates from Microsoft to fix critical flaws.

The software giant has warned that three loopholes affecting Windows and Internet Explorer allow an attacker to take control of a personal computer.

Seven other updates have also been released to address less serious problems in its software.

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Indeed. Note also that they've overhauled their update system - there's now a microsoft update (http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us) site that updates all major microsoft products (windows, office, etc.) simultaneously.