Today I came across this article (Microsoft denies it built ‘backdoor’ in Windows 7) in which there is apparently speculation that a three letter agency is asking Microsoft to provide it with a backdoor. Anyone with a brain recognizes this nonsense. Yes, I would say it is very likely that Windows 7 has built a back door to the same goes for older versions of Windows that would not be surprised if one also there. But the idea that...
"Microsoft has not and will not put 'backdoors' into Windows," a company spokeswoman said, reacting to a Computerworld story Wednesday. On Monday, Richard Schaeffer, the NSA's information assurance director, told the Senate's Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security that the agency had partnered with the developer during the creation of Windows 7 "to enhance Microsoft's operating system security guide." Echoing...
Microsoft has taken a leaf on Windows 7, the book in the development of opening Internet Explorer 9 - with the software giant things in advance to give the community an opportunity to educate the next generation of its browser . With a market share of Internet Explorer drag, but the adoption of IE8 still encouraging for the company, Microsoft wants to teach the positive buzz from the open beta of Windows 7 in the world learned more are created...
Windows 7 is Microsoft’s latest iteration of Windows, it is undoubtfully the best operating system because of its improved UI, features and overall performance. One of the lesser known features of Windows 7 is its Advanced recovery methods. With the advanced recovery feature one can easily reinstall Windows 7 without much hassle. You can reinstall Windows 7 either from a recovery image provided by your computer manufacturer, or from...
A rapid build of Windows 7 is the first service pack is released, leading to thousands of downloads on a number of different torrent sites. As with any Windows operating system (OS) output, bug fixes and improvements often come in the form of a service pack, and last month, the Windows team discussed the upcoming Windows 7 SP1 on a blog. The team detailed the first service pack is a series of minor updates to the popular operating system...
My blog reader Dave wonders if it's worth getting PC World to upgrade his old laptop to Windows 7 Operating System. Question: I have an Advent 8109 laptop bought in 2006, and I would like to have Windows 7 system installed. PC World, from whom I purchased the laptop, can do this for £102 plus £49 installation fee. Dave Answer: You can sell about £ 150 - £ 160 for one at Christmas 8109, when you get on eBay.co.uk, it is difficult to...
Except, not quite: for Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise are essentially identical. If both computers have Windows 7 in front of you, one Ultimate and an operating company, the only way you can have a difference of start-up screen of the system, where he describes the version you are using make. The crucial difference is how you buy them. Windows 7 Ultimate is buying for everyone, while Windows 7 Enterprise is only available to...
With 17,000 + other security-minded professionals, I am at RSA in San Francisco this week. For those unfamiliar with the RSA Conference is the conference leader in information security this year. Attracting people to safety best and brightest of the world. In addition, it is a great place to keep what happened in the market for computer security. I do not see RSA only what is happening in the industry, but also talk about some cool safety...
