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Six patches for MS August Patch Tuesday

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In brief Microsoft plans to release six patches next Tuesday, 9 August. All of the patches involve Microsoft Windows and at least one is critical, according to minimalist details from an advance bulletin notification from Redmond issued Thursday. ®

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