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When did/will Microsoft End Security Updates for Vista
Does anybody know when will Microsoft End Security Updates for Vista (or have they done so already)
Thanks
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Are the passwords for Windows user accounts encrypted using 128-bit AES? [closed]
I am referring to Windows 7/ Windows XP. Once a user account is locked (windows key + L)/ or logged off, is there anyway to get access to the users' files? Or anyway possible to break into the account?...
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Identifying program attempting to install certificate on windows
I'm trying to help a friend using Windows (which I'm not an expert on by any means) who's experiencing malware-like behavior: a dialog box is repeatedly popping up reading:
You are about to install ...
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How to fully uninstall Adobe Flash?
Unfortunately a game bundled Adobe Flash in its installer, thus it clawed its way onto my PC. I haven't been using Windows for a while (Used it for a long time but took a hiatus with another OS) so I ...
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Why can't we turn off firewall And file sharing?
I was under the impression that turning off file sharing "makes it more secure". Especially when I like to have my firewall switched off, turning off file sharing becomes more important to ...
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Do we need to turn on DEP for all programs?
I was wondering do we need to turn on DEP for all programs or only essential Windows programs and services?
Also, how do we turn off DEP for essential Windows programs and services?
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Windows Vista - Best way to protect "secret" files from being unseen
I live on my computer, so therefore I put a lot of secret information on it (passwords, personal documents, etc.) I'm concerned that people that are part of my network (at work, or at home) may ...
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Is there anyway to remove denied permissions from a group for a folder if I dont have access?
I'm hoping the answer is yes.
Due to my ignorance, I denied the 'Everyone' group all read access from one of my folders containing needed information because I did not want people on my network being ...
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Windows Vista - How to add/remove security for folder structure via command prompt
In Windows Vista, I'm looking to remove a user group from having access to a set of folders. I'm trying to remove the group from the folders completely. I'm wondering how I would do this in a ...
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How can I remove what I think is to be a virus? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What to do if my computer is infected by a virus or a malware?
I have used everything that I can think of. I'm not even sure how I even got this virus, if it is a virus. This ...
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Which software do I need for complete online banking protection?
I have Norton (Symantec) antivirus software on my system and have also installed Rapport after recently starting to use online banking.
Do I need both systems for complete protection?
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Lack of permission to open user folder
I've experienced some error with my windows vista installation for reasons unknown (just a DELL from late 2008).
Whenever I try to start up, the computer immediately reboots without letting me in.
I ...
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Serial port RS-232 and Security
If I have a device connected to serial port RS-232 on my computer and an application that is communicating with it. How secure is this? Can another application communicate with the device at the same ...
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