National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA11-347A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: December 13, 2011
Last revised: –
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Internet Explorer
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
I. Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2011 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. Microsoft has released updates to address the vulnerabilities. Additional details for MS11-091 can be found in US-CERT vulnerability note VU#361441.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your files or system.
III. Solution
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2011. That bulletin describes any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. In addition, administrators should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
- Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2011 – <https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-dec>
- Microsoft Windows Server Update Services – <http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
- US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#361441 – <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/361441 >
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
Produced 2011 by US-CERT, a government organization. Terms of use
Last updated December 13, 2011
Keyboard Shortcuts
Just using your mouse to make computer commands takes more time than you think – keyboard shortcuts save both time and energy by reducing multiple clicks to a single combination of keys.
Keyboard shortcuts are used for tasks that you do all the time, such as opening or saving files, but a large number of people do not know they even exist!
The table below offers only a fraction of the common standard-keyboard shortcuts, many of which work across Microsoft Office applications—such as Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Publisher.
A full list of built-in keyboard shortcuts can be found in the Help section of any particular computer-based application.
| Press this | To do this |
| F1 | Open Help |
| F7 | Check the spelling of titles or words in any Office application with the Spelling & Grammar checker |
| Windows logo key | Open the Start menu |
| Alt+F4 | Quit a program |
| Alt+Tab | Switch between open programs or windows |
| Ctrl+N | Open a new (blank) document |
| Ctrl+A | Select all content in a document, window, or text box |
| Ctrl+S | Save the current file or document (works in most programs) |
| Ctrl+C | Copy the selection |
| Ctrl+X | Cut the selection |
| Ctrl+V | Paste the selection |
| Ctrl+P | Print a document or webpage |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo an action |
| Ctrl+Y | Redo an action |
| Ctrl+F | Find text in a document |
| Ctrl+H | Find and replace text in a document |
| Ctrl+B | Boldface text |
| Ctrl+I | Italicize text |
| Ctrl+U | Underline text |
| Ctrl+G | Go to a page, line, or bookmark in a document |
| Windows logo key +F1 | Display Windows Help and Support |
| Esc | Cancel the current task |
| Application key | Open a menu of commands related to a selection in a program (equivalent to right-clicking the selection) |
This information comes courtesy of our partner, ACRBO…
In what is becoming way too common, the popular site, mysql.com was exploited, and used to distribute malware by redirecting visitors to another site this week.
Anyone browsing to mysql.com yesterday would have been redirected, and without even being prompted, then likely been exploited themselves by the software running on the rogue website which apparently looked for vulnerable browser plugins to use for an injection point.
Trend Micro’s smart web filtering may have caught this and stopped it, but one thing is for sure… Doing everything you can to protect yourself from this type of exploit is more important than ever.
You should always insure you are running up-to-date and mainstream/quality anti-virus software (Such as Trend Micro), and also keep your operating system (whether Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X or even linux), browser, and all support software such as Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and JAVA, as well as Microsoft Office fully updated!
Another thing you should consider is backups! With the cost of USB hard drives at an all time low, and online backup (Like our Servosity offering) being an easy install, configuration and affordable, there is no excuse to not have backups.
Should you need assistance in the Greenville / Upstate SC area determining what you or your business needs, please contact us at 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com. We provide sales of Trend Micro, Symantect & McAfee anti-virus protection, virus cleanup & removal, and can handle your computer service & computer repair tasks!
This may come as no surprise to those who have been around computer security for a while, but the BIOS viruses are making a comeback!
One of the first made its debut back in 1999 and was known as “CIH”. But Symantec is reporting a new killer on the block called “Trojan.Mebromi” that affects the Award BIOS and seizes control of a system even before you get to the MBR (Master Boot Record).
Expect this trend to continue….
Read more about it here:
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/bios-threat-showing-again
As always, please insure your systems are using the latest anti-virus (We suggest and sell Trend Micro products such as the amazing Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security), that all updates are applied to your Microsoft Windows operating systems, all applications and support programs from Microsoft Office, to Adobe Reader, Flash and JAVA are at the latest patch levels. Obtain a quality firewall, and use common sense! And don’t forget to BACKUP!
If you suspect your system may be infected, or want to know how to better protect your computer or an entire business full of computers and servers, please call us at 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com. We offer virus removal and cleanup in the Greenville / Upstate, SC area.
We provide sales, licensing, installation and support for Trend Micro and Symantec products. We can sell you one seat, or protect your business with 1000 users!
It’s that time of year again… School is starting up as I write this…
This means many people are buying notebook and desktop computers for their school-bound children and many are paying full retail price for Microsoft Office 2010.
It doesn’t have to be that way. Microsoft has a special that lets students who purchase Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student download Outlook, Publisher and Access free of charge, so basically, you get everything that is in the higher dollar version without the added expense.
But there are still other programs available. There is the Microsoft Academic Program that lets you purchase a steeply discounted version of Microsoft Office 2010 Academic, or Microsoft Windows 7.
Knowing about these opportunities can save you some big money, which is a blessing when sending your child off to college. (Our daughter Megan starts college in about a week! EEEP!).
If you would like more information, please call us at 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com – We have computer and software sales & specials for Greenville & Upstate SC students all the time, but Microsoft’s current special for free downloads are avilable only through September 25th, 2011.
Homeland Secure IT Alert
Homeland Secure IT Alert for Friday, August 5th, 2011
Tired of boring Tuesdays? Feeling deprived by Microsoft? Well, coming this Patch Tuesday, something to make every Microsoft user smile! Updates!
You read that right, Microsoft has updates galore coming your way! They cover every current version of the Microsoft Operating system including the almost forgotten Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 and believe it or not, Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core as well!
And it’s not just the operating systems, Microsoft has some software updates for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 & Report Viewer 2005 SP1…
The full spectrum of issues, from remote code execution, elevation of privileges, denial of service and the ever popular information disclosure!
Strap-in and update your systems this coming Patch Tuesday. Now is a great time for all the Mac and Linux users to proclaim “Thank God I don’t use Microsoft”… All together now!
Should you or your Greenville / Upstate business require assistance with these or any other update or computer / network security related issues, please call us at 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com
Here is the Microsoft Security Bulletin for your reading enjoyment:
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for August 2011
Issued: August 4, 2011
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This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on August 9, 2011.
The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for August 2011 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms11-aug.mspx.
This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the August bulletin summary on August 9, 2011. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/advance.mspx.
To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications on http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.
Microsoft will host a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on August 10, 2011, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the Security Bulletin Webcast at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.
Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security, high-priority updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.
This advance notification provides a number as the bulletin identifier, because the official Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers are not issued until release. The bulletin summary that replaces this advance notification will have the proper Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers (in the MSyy-xxx format) as the bulletin identifier. The security bulletins for this month are as follows, in order of severity:
Critical Security Bulletins
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Bulletin 1
- Affected Software:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3:
- Internet Explorer 6
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 6
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 6
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 6
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems:
- Internet Explorer 6
- Internet Explorer 7
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Internet Explorer 9
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Internet Explorer 9
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 7
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Internet Explorer 8
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Internet Explorer 9
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 7
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Internet Explorer 8
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Internet Explorer 9
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:
- Internet Explorer 7
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:
- Internet Explorer 8
- Internet Explorer 9
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:
- Internet Explorer 8
- Internet Explorer 9
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:
- Internet Explorer 8
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation
not affected)
- Internet Explorer 9
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation
not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1:
- Internet Explorer 8
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 2
- Affected Software:
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation affected)
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Important Security Bulletins
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Bulletin 3
- Affected Software:
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 4
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Visio 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Visio 2007 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Visio 2010 and
Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Visio 2010 and
Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 5
- Affected Software:
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation not affected)
- Impact: Elevation of Privilege
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 6
- Affected Software:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2:
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Impact: Elevation of Privilege
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 7
- Affected Software:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1
- Impact: Elevation of Privilege
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 8
- Affected Software:
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1
- Impact: Denial of Service
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 9
- Affected Software:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Impact: Denial of Service
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 10
- Affected Software:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1
- Chart Control for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
- Impact: Information Disclosure
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 11
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Report Viewer 2005 Service Pack 1
Redistributable Package
- Impact: Information Disclosure
- Version Number: 1.0
Moderate Security Bulletins
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Bulletin 13
- Affected Software:
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1
- Impact: Denial of Service
- Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin 12
- Affected Software:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
(Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 1
- Impact: Information Disclosure
- Version Number: 1.0
Other Information
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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:
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Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
Non-Security Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS:
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For information about non-security releases on Windows Update and Microsoft update, please see:
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199: Microsoft Knowledge Base
Article 894199, Description of Software Update Services and
Windows Server Update Services changes in content.
Includes all Windows content.
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/bb456965.aspx: Updates
from Past Months for Windows Server Update Services. Displays all
new, revised, and rereleased updates for Microsoft products other
than Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) ===========================================
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed at http://www.microsoft.com/security/msrc/collaboration/mapp.aspx.
Recognize and avoid fraudulent e-mail to Microsoft customers:
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If you receive an e-mail message that claims to be distributing a Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may contain malware or pointers to malicious Web sites. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail.
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) uses PGP to digitally sign all security notifications. However, PGP is not required for reading security notifications, reading security bulletins, or installing security updates. You can obtain the MSRC public PGP key at https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/pgp.mspx.
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Homeland Secure IT Alert
It’s almost that time again! Starting tomorrow, August 5th at 12:01am until August 7th at midnight, South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday will be in effect.
During this time, you can save 6% state sales tax on purchases in many categories, including the one we are most interested in, electronics.
A few examples from the www.sctax.org website of exempt products:
- Computer hardware service contracts sold in conjunction with computers
- Computer software (This includes Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows)
- Computer software service contracts sold in conjunction with computer software
- Computer software service contracts when the true object of the contract is to obtain computer software updates during the contract period
- Computers (computer parts, such as computer monitors, keyboards and scanners, when not sold in conjunction with a central processing unit (CPU) and accessories are taxable) (Think notebook, desktop & tablet computers here)
- Personal Digital Assistants or PDAs (PDAs are hand-held computers used as daily planners. Please note that the exemption does not apply to cell phones with a PDA, computer applications or similar components.) (The rules are sketchy here, an Android tablet computer is a PDA OR a computer, not primarily a cell phone)
- Printer supplies (replaceable ink cartridges used in printers are exempt from tax as “printer supplies”)
- Printers (replacement parts are taxable)
You need to read the information at THIS SITE before making these purchases…
There are a number of exclusions and something VERY important for businesses to understand is that you cannot use the sales tax holiday for making purchases of items that will be used in your business or trade.
Homeland Secure IT will be honoring the sales tax holiday on purchases made tomorrow (Friday). It’s a great time to buy your college-bound child a new notebook computer!
We offer HP, Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba, Nexlink and more… We can custom spec a computer today, place the order tomorrow and in most cases have it in your hands on Monday or Tuesday!
Call us at 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com
As a Microsoft Partner, we keep abreast of all the offerings that MS has that may be of interest to our clients. One area of interest has been The Cloud as momentum in Cloud Computing / Cloud Services has been building slowly but steadily as businesses search for ways to save money and reduce personnel & IT costs.
Google Apps and Microsoft BPOS (Business Productivity Online Services) have really taken off as a way to possibly avoid having a mail server onsite and to save money on the purchase of office suite software, since the mail client is web based (or you can combine it with your out client, such as Outlook).
Earlier this week, Microsoft unveiled their Office 365 product, which is designed to attract those who hate the idea of purchasing a product, and would prefer to license a service or product.
In theory it is good… You are renting the software and it is cloud based. In practice, it may not be realistic for your business if you have lousy internet connectivity.
A ZD Net article the other day also claims that lack of bandwidth will be the downfall to these types of services. Find it here:
If you have a business in the Greenville / Upstate, SC area and would like to know whether a cloud solution such as Office 365 can work for you, please call us and let’s talk! 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com – We are Microsoft Specialists!
A recurring issue we find is that people are having difficulty in using their Microsoft Office 2010 product to its fullest.
A common complain is that the software needs to download components over and over and that gets annoying. This is due to the fact that you purchased Office 2010 online, or installed it as a trial, then purchased.
To fix this, insure you have your MS Office Product Key, then uninstall Microsoft Office 2010 from your system. (Control Panel and remove programs). Next, return to where you made the purchase of Microsoft Office and sign in with the same ID you used to make that purchase.
Click the “My Account” link at the top of the page and select “Download” for the Office Suite but do opt to “Download Now”, instead, select “Advanced Options”. From there, select the non Click-to-Run product.
That should put the smile back on your face! If you need assistance, or would like to purchase Microsoft Office 2010, please call 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com
In a conversation today, I heard how much someone had just paid for 18 full retail versions of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional which they purchased online because they were not aware of other ways in which you can obtain the product.
If you are in Greenville / Upstate, SC and need to buy Microsoft Office 2010, please consider giving us a call! We may be able to save you or your business some money on Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Office Home & Student, Home & Business, Standard Professional, Professional Plus and Office for Office for Mac in addition to making administration of larger quantities much easier.
Different ways Microsoft Office 2010 can be purchased include:
- Microsoft FPP (Full Product Package) – This is the full retail package, includes media and product license and ability to load on a desktop AND a notebook (restrictions apply). Versions available are Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student, Home & Business and Professional.
- Microsoft PKC (Product Key Card) – If you buy a new PC with the Office Trial loaded on it you can purchase the PKC for Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student, Home & Business and Professional (cheaper than buying the Full Product Package)
- Microsoft Volume Licensing – If you have a business or organization and need to purchase 5 or more copies at a time, this is the way to go! Open licensing is a downloadable product which saves on packaging and thus is better for our environment, and in turn, saves you money! You have only one product key to keep up with and can place the same installation package on a file server to install across machines on your domain. Microsoft Office 2010 Standard and Professional Plus are available via this method. We can help determine which is best for you!
In addition to those methods, non-profit organizations which we work with can obtain almost unreal pricing through some programs we have available!
If you would like more information on which version may be right for you or your business, click the more info banner to the left, or feel free to call 864.990.4748 or email info@homelandsecureit.com
We are a Microsoft Partner & Small Business Specialist and would love the opportunity to help you with any Microsoft purchase or support, whether it is Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Small Business Server 2011, Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Link Server, Microsoft BPOS / Business Productivity Online Suite, Office 365, and more… One seat or one thousand!
