Around 70 percent of Windows Vista on home systems are infected with malware, according to PC Tools, which claims the figure is so high because UAC is very annoying and users are disabling the security feature.
The Japanese computer supplier NEC has officially launched a product to let network administrators downgrade machines running Windows Vista to XP.
A possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could let attackers run applications on PCs running Vista.
The cost of migrating from Windows XP to Windows Vista will encourage more companies to seriously consider moving to desktop Linux, the chief executive of open-source and networking company Novell said on Monday.
Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday release included a critical fix affecting all Windows Vista and XP systems, which could allow attackers to wirelessly steal confidential information from laptops by exploiting a flaw in the Bluetooth stack.
The only people who won't eventually move to Windows Vista are the Linux and Mac enthusiasts.
As we slowly creep closer to the launch of Windows Vista, it seems that the six different versions of Microsoft's new operating system are for the benefit of the company's PR machine rather than its customers.
Office 2007 continues to be the focus of discussion here at Big Deal, but the most recent crop of reactions to my postings have shifted from the possible nuisance value of interface changes to the potential upside for OpenOffice, the open-source rival to the desktop suite crown.
I found out last week that although Windows Vista will have a snazzy new firewall, by default it will be set to block only incoming traffic -- unless you decide to pay Microsoft an extra US$50 a year...
OS X security scares, a Linux worm and Microsoft bragging about security: so why is the world a safer place?
When comparing the Windows Vista and Mac OS X user experiences, this step-by-step walk-through of Vista's Windows Easy Transfer application shows that there is still some work to be done in Redmond.
Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.
Feeling nostalgic about the Microsoft Blue Screen of Death, which used to plague desktops in the bad old days of Windows? No need to keep those feelings locked away. This handy guide will show you how to force your PC to recreate the infamous error.
Early this decade, Microsoft weathered unrelenting criticism over a controversial set of technologies known as Palladium, which the company envisioned as creating a kind of secure vault to store passwords or medical records.
Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.
Scott Charney, who heads up Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing division, admitted this week that Windows Vista's User Account Control (UAC) prompts are unexpected and not intuitive.
Previous versions of Windows have required the user to be familiar with the logical directory structure of their hard drive. Breadcrumbs mean this information is less important in Vista and can easily be hidden.
After almost a year of testing, the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) admits it could save a 'significant amount' of money by adopting Vista's new management capabilities; but will that recoup the cost of re-training 1.2 million users?
User Account Control (UAC), the 'annoying' security feature in Windows Vista, will not stop malware from infecting PCs, according Roger Grimes, a member of Microsoft's software security team.
ZDNet executive editor David Berlind discovers a reboot feature in Microsoft's Vista operating system that he doesn't like. The feature forces users to reboot their PCs with only a short warning before it happens.
A little more than one year after its release, Windows Vista will receive its first service pack update in March. Microsoft says the pack will offer better compatibility with third-party hardware, increased reliability, tighter security, and better performance. Our tests disagree.
Microsoft released several patches for Windows Vista on Tuesday, including one designed to put the iPod and the new operating system back on speaking terms.
After adding it back as an option for small businesses, Dell offers the older OS on consumer machines in response to demand in the US.
South Korean government officials are warning consumers that Internet and e-commerce sites in that country may lack full compatibility with Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, which will become available to consumers next week.
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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