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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.
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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.
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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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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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Piracy-check mandatory for Windows add-ons
July 26, 2005
From now on, customers looking to get the latest add-ons to Windows will have to verify that their copy of the operating system is legit.
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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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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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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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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.
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Windows Vista gets image flaw fix
January 17, 2006
Update for early releases of Windows XP successor fixes high-profile flaw related to the way it handles Windows Meta File images.
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Windows flaw reaches beyond XP
July 18, 2005
Problem that could let an attacker crash a PC exists in several versions of the OS, Microsoft says.
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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.
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Image-handling flaws put Windows PCs at risk
November 8, 2005
Microsoft's "critical" Patch Tuesday bulletin tackles three flaws in how the OS handles certain graphics files.
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What's next for Microsoft
July 29, 2005
Premium versions of Windows, Office are in the offing. Also: More Hotmail features, new IE security, low-cost Windows update.
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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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Bypass found for Windows piracy check
May 23, 2005
Using a tool from Microsoft, it is possible to get around the company's piracy test, a researcher says.
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The slow road to Windows XP
June 14, 2005
New study underscores a recurring problem for Microsoft: Convincing customers to upgrade to new versions of its software.
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Microsoft releases Windows Server update
March 31, 2005
Two of the most notable enhancements are a built-in firewall and the security configuration wizard, which helps automate server lockdowns.
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