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Windows Vista is engineered to be the
most secure version of Windows yet. The new features in Windows Vista
help to give you the control and confidence you need to get the most
out of your PC.
Windows Vista contains a number of new security features that, taken
together, are designed to make Windows Vista-based PCs more secure
and your online experiences safer. The improvements are designed to
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A PC protected from viruses, worms,
spyware, and other potentially unwanted software |
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A safer online experience for you
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An understanding of when your PC is unsafe,
and the control and guidance to help improve your security. |
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User Account Control in Windows Vista
improves the safety and security of your computer by giving you
the ability to decide if certain potentially dangerous software
is allowed to make changes to your computer. It works with Windows
Defender and Internet Explorer
to help reduce the impact of viruses, spyware, and other threats.
With User Account Control and the new Parental Controls in Windows
Vista, you can easily create a separate account for each member
of the family and control which websites, programs, and games each
person can use and install. This helps protect your family and keeps
your computer running smoothly. |
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Malware, such as viruses, worms,
spyware, and other potentially unwanted software, can cause a
wide range of problems, including
theft of personal information, slower PC performance, and the
appearance of unwanted advertising (such as pop-up ads). The effects
of malware can range from mere annoyances to significant problems
that take a considerable amount of time and money to fix.
Microsoft believes the best approach to stopping malware is to
layer security features. Windows Vista contains many security
features
that help prevent malware from installing, and that help find
and remove malware if it has already been installed: |
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Security
alerts enable you to quickly resolve potentially damaging
issues that can harm your Windows Vista PC. |
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• Automatic Updates
and Windows Security Center can help you keep your PC up to date
with the latest security patches, and also
alert you when your PC needs to install an update.
• Windows Vista firewall helps protect you from hackers,
viruses, and worms that try to reach your computer over the Internet.
• Windows Defender helps protect you against spyware and
other potentially unwanted software.
• And the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), delivered
through Automatic Updates, periodically scans your PC looking
for
known prevalent viruses.
In addition to using these built-in Windows Vista features, you
should help keep your computer healthy by using antivirus software
such as Windows OneCare or an antivirus solution from one of Microsoft's
partners. Whichever option you choose, remember to
update your antivirus software regularly. These updates are generally
available through a subscription from your antivirus vendor.
Together, these tools can help you protect your PC from malicious
software.
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