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Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:41 AM

Published 11/06/2009 by Trusted Reviews


Early Windows 7 Sales Beat Vista By 234%

Given that out grossed Harry Potter this shouldn't come as much of a surprise - but it isn't all smooth sailing...

According to the NPD Group, Windows 7's first days of sale witnessed a stonking 234 per cent increase compared to Vista, though pre-sale offers meant total...

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Malware breaks Windows 7 UAC
A recently conducted test by malware researchers reveals that (user access control) settings. The findings were also confirmed by a separate test done by another ... - [11/06/2009 - ZDNet]
Malware busts UAC defenses
A recently conducted test by malware researchers reveals that (user access control) settings. The findings were also confirmed by a separate test done by another ... - [11/06/2009 - ZDNet]
Microsoft left Windows 7 open to hackers, says ...
'Neutered' UAC misses 7 of 8 trojansMicrosoft's decision to reduce the number of annoying security messages that Windows 7 delivers when users install software makes ... - [11/06/2009 - Techworld.com]

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...to pitch to. "A combination of factors impacted Windows 7 PC sales at the outset, but the trajectory of overall PC sales is very strong leading into the holiday season" said Stephen Baker...
Early Windows 7 Sales Beat Vista By 234% [Trusted Reviews - 11/06/2009]
...commenting: "User Account Control did block one sample; however, its failure to block anything else just reinforces my warning prior to the Windows 7 launch that UAC's default configuration is not effective at protecting a PC from modern malware." The lesson we all learn...
Early Windows 7 Sales Beat Vista By 234% [Trusted Reviews - 11/06/2009]

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