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Norton 360 2.0
Reviewed on March 3, 2008 A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., uninstall, security, backup, firewall, antivirus, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Windows 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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., antivirus, backup, Norton Co., Microsoft Windows Vista, scan, Microsoft Windows, security, Microsoft Corp., firewall, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, PC
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Panda Antivirus 2008
Reviewed on October 12, 2007 Panda Antivirus 2008 is slower than the competition and lacks independent, third-party antivirus test results, and thus doesn't receive our recommendation. TAGS: Panda Software, antivirus product, BitDefender Antivirus, Bitdefender, license, antivirus, antivirus software, Internet security, scan, firewall, spyware, malware, Microsoft Windows Vista, virus, security, PC
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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. TAGS: cyberthreats, security company, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows Vista, security tool, Forrester Research Inc., Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., Trend Micro Inc., security, vice president, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, operating system, Norton Co., firewall
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Windows Mail bug may expose Vista users
March 23, 2007 Possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could be exploited by attackers to run programs on Vista PCs. TAGS: attacker, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, link, e-mail, PC
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Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007 Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista. TAGS: flaw, vulnerability, Microsoft Office, fix, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC
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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. TAGS: Black Hat, virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, malicious software, researcher, malicious code, security, attack, software company, AMD, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC
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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 TAGS: malicious software, margin, Microsoft Windows Vista, spyware, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, virus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP
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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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP
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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. TAGS: security tool, McAfee Inc., Computer Associates International Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Forrester Research Inc., Trend Micro Inc., security company, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, antivirus, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP
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Vista debut hits a delay
March 21, 2006 Microsoft puts back release date, meaning PCs with the Windows update won't go on sale in time for the holidays. TAGS: Jim Allchin, delay, PC company, Microsoft Longhorn, holiday, Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, development, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security, Microsoft Windows, PC
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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. TAGS: privilege, representative, bug, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP
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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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, security, Dell, Microsoft Corp.
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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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 2, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC
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Symantec picks away at Vista's core
August 9, 2006 In third report on Windows Vista security, Symantec lauds Microsoft's work but finds flaws. Redmond says it's old news. TAGS: Symantec Corp., malicious code, Microsoft Windows Vista, researcher, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC
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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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, representative, security, attack, researcher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, networking, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system
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Microsoft's leaner approach to Vista security
August 29, 2005 Microsoft is talking up Secure Startup in Windows Vista, the sole piece of its original hardware-based security plan to make it into the OS. TAGS: Palladium, Microsoft Windows Vista, access, software company, Microsoft Corp., security, BIOS, laptop computer, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, hard drive
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Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006 Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, alert, Automatic Update, antipiracy, copy, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC
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Windows cursor patch causing trouble
April 4, 2007 Applying Microsoft's Tuesday fix for a "critical" Windows flaw can cause trouble with audio and networking software on some PCs.Video: Hacking a Vista PC TAGS: cursor, patch, hacking, fix, networking, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, security, Microsoft Windows, video, e-mail
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Week in review: Visions of Vista? Buyer beware
February 2, 2007 Microsoft's release of the consumer version of its new operating system raises the ultimate question: Was it worth the wait? TAGS: Week in review, Microsoft Windows Vista, CompUSA Inc., reader, home PC, vision, operating system, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

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