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Showing 1-20 of 20 results foundSpyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spywareMicrosoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center
January 24, 2007 Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products.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.Experts: Don't buy Vista for the security
January 30, 2007 New Microsoft operating system is a leap forward in security, but few people familiar with it say the advances justify an upgrade.Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack
April 12, 2007 Hack may allow users to bypass antipiracy feature, but no action is planned yet, according to a post on the Windows Genuine Advantage blog.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.Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista
July 18, 2006 New networking technologies in Windows Vista will be less stable and secure than in XP, at least in the short term, Symantec researchers say.Symantec wants to lend a hand with Vista security
January 10, 2007 When the OS asks for a green light to lift barriers to a PC's inner workings, Symantec technology would make decisions for you.Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006 Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it.Symantec CEO says no Vista for me
February 13, 2007 Symantec CEO John Thompson takes a dim view of Microsoft's new operating system--and that's just for starters.Security pros patch older Windows versions
September 30, 2006 Third-party fix available to repair a serious flaw in Windows for which Microsoft no longer provides security updates.Vista hacked at Black Hat
August 4, 2006 Researcher bypasses a security mechanism designed to prevent some driver software from running in the Windows update.Gartner predicts longer Vista delay
May 2, 2006 Don't expect to see Windows Vista any sooner than the second quarter of 2007, says the research group.Vista flexes its power
October 17, 2006 Large companies can save millions of dollars by using the new OS and letting their PCs go to sleep at night, Microsoft says.Symantec continues Vista bug hunt
July 25, 2006 In second report on Windows Vista security, Symantec says XP successor is prone to privilege escalation attacks.False alarm over Windows support deadline
January 12, 2006 Microsoft quietly corrects Web posting saying support for XP Home, XP Media Center Edition would end Dec. 31. Screenshots: Tweaked postingWeek in review: See Vista in your future?
February 16, 2007 Consumer version of Vista generated relatively slow sales during first week on store shelves, but PC sales got a boost.Microsoft plugs worm hole in Windows
July 11, 2006 "Critical" flaw could let worm spread, company says, as it sends updates addressing 18 problems in Windows, Office.FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista
November 29, 2006 The new version of Windows is about to make its debut for businesses. Here's what you can expect.How quickly will businesses adopt Vista?
November 13, 2006 While Microsoft predicts speedy adoption, most analysts agree that businesses will roll it out slowly. Sponsored matches for "security"
