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ReviewsWindows Live OneCare
Reviewed on February 26, 2007 Windows Live OneCare doesn't provide as many unique features and often repackages tools already available for free within the Windows operating system. For $30 more, it's well worth investing in the solutions from McAfee or Symantec, and we give the final nod to Norton 360 which ensures the best protection and performance tools for your money. -
ReviewsNorton Internet Security 2008
Reviewed on November 28, 2007 While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together, and the program could use fewer system resources. We can also do without the addition of paid services within the technical support section. -
NewsMicrosoft 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. -
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Microsoft 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. -
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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. -
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Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007 Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP. -
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Spyware-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 spyware -
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Microsoft confirms next XP service pack
September 30, 2005 Company's France division says SP3 will come out after the launch of Windows Vista. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 posting -
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Gartner: Ignore Vista until 2008
November 12, 2005 There is no compelling reason to rush into upgrading to the next version of Windows, the research firm says. -
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Gates: End to passwords in sight
February 14, 2006 With Windows Vista, the Microsoft chairman feels he has the right weapons to supplant PC passwords. Photos: Gates takes the stage at RSA Image: A look at InfoCards -
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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. -
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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. -
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Bug-hunting tool aimed at Vista developers
December 16, 2005 Tool is designed to identify bugs related to a security feature in Windows Vista that lets users run with fewer privileges. -
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Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Allchin: Buy Vista for the security
January 27, 2006 Windows chief Jim Allchin says stronger defenses are a key selling point for Microsoft's new OS.
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