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It is recommended that customers upgrade to the latest version of IBM Aspera Console:
| Product(s) | Fixing VRM | Platform | Link to Fix |
| IBM Aspera Console | 3.4.5 | Windows | click here |
| IBM Aspera Console | 3.4.5 | Linux | click here |