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Securing the Windows 7 beta

 

Published 1/16/2009 by Ina Fried at CNET News - Security

Windows 7's "Action Center" alerts users if they don't have antivirus software installed, pointing them to a Microsoft Web site with links to download various antivirus software products. (Credit: CNET News) Despite the fact that security programs are often some of the toughest code ... Originally posted at Beyond Binary (link)

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