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Botnet Malware Proliferates On Windows PCs
News Malicious remote control software continues to be one of the biggest threats to Windows PCs, according to a new Microsoft security report. In June Microsoft also flagged zombies as the most prevalent threat to Windows PCs.
[October 25, 2006, 9:40]
Asus To Ship 60 Percent Of Eee PCs With Windows XP
News Asus has said that around 60 percent of its Eee PCs shipped this year will come with Windows XP pre-installed, according to reports. On Thursday, Reuters quoted Asus chairman Jonney Shih as saying: "About 60 percent of [Eee PCs] will have the...
[March 13, 2008, 11:02]
Windows CE 'could Outsell Windows PCs'
News A new research report forecasts that devices using Microsoft's Windows CE operating system, a version of Windows for small electronics devices, could begin to outsell Windows PCs by the end of the decade.
[April 8, 2003, 10:50]
Exploit Code Threatening Windows PCs
News Two new pieces of computer code that could spawn attacks on Microsoft Windows PCs have been released onto the Internet, security companies have warned. The first exploit code takes advantage of a "critical" flaw in the Windows Dynamic Host...
[July 26, 2006, 9:45]
Microsoft Windows Vista On PCs With Intel VProTechnology
White Papers Based on new 64-bit, dual-core processors, these PCs deliver exceptional performance for Windows Vista, as well as integrated graphics support for Windows Vista Aero, a visual user experience designed to help users find, view, and organize...
[February 13, 2007, 23:00]
Papel Giftware Uses Microsoft Windows Powered Handheld PCs To Cut Costs And Reduce Paperwork
White Papers To give sales representatives better access to product information and to cut administrative costs, Papel is deploying Windows CE-based Handheld PCs to its sales force. Papel Giftware is a nationwide wholesaler of gifts to small retail stores...
[February 20, 2008, 23:00]
Gates: Custom Windows Could Run On PCs
News Kuney asked Gates if Windows XP Embedded could be installed on PCs. Microsoft chairman Bill Gates acknowledged on Wednesday that an existing version of Windows for ATMs and other specialised machines, which lets companies drop included components...
[April 25, 2002, 9:15]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback Well, I've been trying to download the Windows 2000 version of the fix from the Microsoft download centre, however it just times out - I guess so many folk are trying to get their hands on it that the server can't cope?
[August 15, 2003, 15:16]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback DIFFICULTY IN UPGRADING FROM ONE WINDOWS PROGRAM TO ANOTHER. THERE MUST BE A LOT OF CONFUSION GOING ON OUT THERE IN THE CYBER WORLD. POWER STRUGGLES, FLAWS IN SOFTWARE. LIKE CEASAR NOT ALLOWING ANYTHING BUT ROMANS ON THE LINE.
[August 19, 2003, 2:39]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback Good article, but what about when running Windows ME? The failed updating situation you describe appears to have happened to me when using the Windows Update service in early August. The service says all critical updates have been peformed and...
[August 15, 2003, 21:02]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback Unfortunately, when people think of computers, windows is the first that comes to their minds.and thousands of viruses, vulnerabilities of all kind and abuses from its creator, too. I think it's time to consider using alternatives OSes.
[August 15, 2003, 20:11]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback My mum was having difficulty a few months ago with her Windows machine crashing and her e-mail somehow becoming deleted. When I went around to have a look at it, I decided that the symptoms were that of a virus.
[August 16, 2003, 8:06]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback FYI : MBSA does not support Windows 98.
[August 15, 2003, 20:13]
Botnet Malware Proliferates On Windows PCs
Talkback I do my bit by reporting the more active addresses to the relevant ISP to allow them to notify the PC owner that they are infected. US ISPs are 50/50 with some instantly acting but others ignoring it until threatened.
[October 25, 2006, 10:46]
Botnet Malware Proliferates On Windows PCs
Talkback If ISP's would be charged triple or more for outbound malware/spyware/viral/etc traffic the problem would probably be under control sooner then later. Of course, it would also help if ISP's would be able to offload their "fines" to vendors that...
[October 26, 2006, 23:38]
Botnet Malware Proliferates On Windows PCs
Talkback Windows is the most common operating system (I don’t wish to defend it please don’t flame me) and that is why they are targeted, *nix users also tend to be slightly more clued up to the perils out their compared with the average Windows user, if...
[October 25, 2006, 18:03]
Botnet Malware Proliferates On Windows PCs
Talkback Have serious doubts that there is any way to prevent this type of intrusion on a "swiss cheese' OS, like windoze.
[October 25, 2006, 14:48]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback The point is that Windows itself is fundamentally flawed because it does not inherently address the question of isolating damage. Even in Windows XP the "administrative" account is not protected by default- most users probably don't even realise...
[August 16, 2003, 14:26]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback "the sheer volume of patches being generated by Microsoft means that companies are finding it difficult to keep up.Ok, even thought I use Linux and therfore imune to these viruses, Redhat sends me e-mail every few day informing me of updates.
[August 15, 2003, 21:45]
Windows Update Flaw 'left PCs Open' To MSBlast
Talkback I'm curious of the amount of bandwidth that is wasted by cumulative effect of Microsoft's missteps when it comes to software security. Anyone who runs an Apache server can see in their logs the still lingering effects of such beauties as Code Red.
[August 16, 2003, 1:34]
