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KB4549951 improves security in Microsoft Office products

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Updated onMarch 5, 2021

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Microsoft just released theApril Patch Tuesdayupdates and it seems that, in the light of the new developments, they decided toprioritize their efforts on security updates.

The company added that starting next month, they will pause all optional non-security releases for all the supported versions of Windows client and server products (Windows 10, version 1909 down to Windows Server 2008 SP2).

Therefore, the new update is dedicated exclusively to security. Precisely, the new KB4549951 patch is improving security in all Microsoft Office products. Additionally, it will improve security when Windows performs basic operations.

Microsoft also mentions that KB4549951 contains an update for storing and managing files. We have to mention that these updates are available to 1903 and 1906 versions ofWindows 10.

How to get the latest Patch Tuesday updates

In these troubled times, security is the most prized possession of our systems. The malware attacks and threats have risen so more than ever, we need to focus our attention onhow these security patches work. Once you’ve done that, you can read up on thebest way to apply them.

The best ways to download the latest Patch Tuesday updates, recommended by Microsoft are:

If you don’t want to install the whole patch and you are interested only in certain cumulative updates, go for theWindows Update Catalog.

Note:Remember to always backup your data before installing updates like the ones from Patch Tuesday.

Vlad Turiceanu

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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.

Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!

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Vlad Turiceanu

Windows Editor

Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.