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 ...

The vast security architecture changes Microsoft introduced with Windows Vista led to problems that overshadowed the security advancements. As a result, Microsoft is now touting new features like ...

Roger Grimes wraps up his four-part series with a look at the improved Internet Explorer, smarter firewall, and more Welcome to part four of my four-part series of articles discussing significant ...

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 ...

Windows 7 brings several security enhancements that don't sacrifice usability The words Windows and security have not always been compatible. In the past, Microsoft’s quest to make its operating ...

A pair of researchers studying and comparing the code in Windows 7 and Windows 8 are claiming that Microsoft is giving security patches to Windows 8 that are not being rolled into Windows 7, but ...

Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system. Windows 7 picks up where Vista left off, and improves on that foundation to provide an even more secure computing ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — Microsoft said Friday it ...

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 ...

Application compatibility is one of the most difficult obstacles users face when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. Fortunately, Microsoft offers some solutions, including XP Mode. This week, as ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Microsoft said Friday it will offer free security updates through the 2020 election in the United States — and in other interested democratic countries with national elections next ...