So far, Windows 7 has left the gate with a strong start. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told analysts, partners and media attending the Windows 7 release party in New York that, so far, 45,000 retailers ...

For both enterprises and consumers, one of the big draws of Windows 7 has been its tighter security features. Windows 7 has received mostly positive reviews for how it protects users from viruses and ...

Other Windows 7 security features are less apparent, especially those intended for businesses concerned with protecting not just one computer but an entire network. Among the most important new ...

In a Tuesday blog post, Chester Wisniewski, senior security engineer at Boston-based Sophos, cited recent tests in which Windows 7, configured with default User Account Control settings and without ...

Cross-domain security on the Internet, Windows 7 vulnerabilities, and the Conficker worm will be among the topics under scrutiny at the Hack In The Box Security Conference (HITB) held in Dubai this ...

Microsoft is killing support for certain old PCs running Windows 7 18 months ahead of schedule and hoping customers don't notice. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

UAC has been revamped in Windows 7 to be less intrusive and more discerning about what constitutes a true threat, and therefore more effective. Other Windows 7 security features are less apparent, ...

Do you understand and use the new security features in Windows 7? From encryption to malware fighters, here’s a look at the key Windows 7 tools that keep enterprise and home PCs safe and secure. For ...