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Microsoft to fix Windows patch

 April 21, 2006 Updated version of fix will repair problems some people had after installing first version of "critical" security patch. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Explorer, patch, spokesman, fix, Microsoft Corp., security, NVidia, firewall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, HP

Microsoft takes down barrier in Vista firewall

 April 27, 2006 Windows update will turn off the firewall's new feature by default--something customers have asked for, Microsoft says. TAGS: firewall, Sydney, Zone Labs Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, representative, barrier, malicious software, traffic, protection, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

Windows patch trips up on HP tool, firewall

 April 17, 2006 Fix could cause systems with certain photo-sharing software or the Kerio firewall to crash, Microsoft says. TAGS: photo-sharing, Microsoft Windows Explorer, firewall, patch, Microsoft Corp., HP, scanner, printer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, camera, Web browser, security

No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME

 June 9, 2006 Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says. TAGS: re-engineering, fix, Microsoft Windows 98, patch, software company, security, firewall, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Report: Vista to hit anti-spyware, firewall markets

 May 8, 2006 Windows XP successor to largely eliminate need to run separate anti-spyware or firewall software, analyst report says. TAGS: analyst report, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, firewall, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, antivirus, Microsoft Windows XP

Symantec pumps up Windows Mobile protection

 March 27, 2007 Security company's Mobile Security Suite 5.0 to include antivirus, data encryption and firewall protection, plus management console. TAGS: IT administrator, Symantec Corp., security company, Microsoft Windows Mobile, security, console, antivirus, firewall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Playing it safe with Windows Vista

 December 11, 2006 Microsoft wants to sell Web sites and businesses on security checks of customer PCs. That may not go over so well. TAGS: online service, identity theft, dashboard, security, firewall, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, bank, antivirus, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, PC

Security from A to Z: Microsoft

 November 27, 2006 The software giant has created a hole that many software companies are gladly stepping in to fill. TAGS: Redmond, security, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, antivirus, firewall, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Security tools ready for Vista launch

 January 17, 2007 It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats. TAGS: cyberthreats, security company, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., vice president, security, Trend Micro Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, firewall, Norton Co.

Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes

 November 14, 2006 Fixes are in for eight flaws related to Windows, including three holes that could compromise PCs without the user having to do anything. TAGS: Novell NetWare, flaw, bulletin, workstation, vulnerability, attacker, attack, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Corp., agent, fix, security, Microsoft Windows, firewall, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Rivals skirmish with Microsoft over Vista security

 September 19, 2006 Competitors say they should be able replace a Windows feature that tells people about the security status of their PC. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., security company, Stephen Toulouse, enterprise security, security tool, antitrust, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, console, Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., firewall, Microsoft Windows, PC

Vista Views: Symantec's bug hunt

 July 21, 2006 Readers respond to Symantec's discovery of weaknesses in the Windows Vista beta software. TAGS: margin, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, font, security, networking, firewall, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

AOL security product ready for testing

 July 17, 2006 AOL Total Care marks one of company's first steps into the security space, outside of its subscriber tools. TAGS: Farstone Technology Inc., America Online Inc., subscriber, Gartner Inc., McAfee Inc., Time Warner Inc., security, Microsoft Windows Live, phishing, Internet service, backup, space, anti-spyware, firewall, Internet Service Provider, antivirus

Microsoft security product makes official debut

 May 31, 2006 Windows Live OneCare goes on sale in the U.S., marking Microsoft's official entry into consumer antivirus. Video: One on one with OneCare TAGS: tester, Microsoft Windows Live, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., security, Symantec Corp., retailer, anti-spyware, McAfee Inc., firewall, U.S., PC, video, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft swims upstream on security

 June 22, 2006 The software giant finally lays out its server security plan. But entrenched competitors and wary customers stand in the way. TAGS: enterprise security, business security, Microsoft SharePoint, margin, content filtering, Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, security, server, McAfee Inc., Microsoft Corp., IM, antivirus, firewall, Microsoft Windows, PC
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