Comments on: Is Microsoft Windows Security a Myth? http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: mark http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-734182 mark Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:28:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-734182 i dont know if this would count, but i happened to see your comment from my friend's blog stating that one comment would help children with disabilities. This comment will not be relevant with the microsoft thingy but I will post it anyway since I cannot seem to find the entry or the page where the children are shown. But anyway I hope this one would help, if there's a need for me to be back and post a comment on a regular basis then I would be glad to do so. c",) i dont know if this would count, but i happened to see your comment from my friend’s blog stating that one comment would help children with disabilities. This comment will not be relevant with the microsoft thingy but I will post it anyway since I cannot seem to find the entry or the page where the children are shown. But anyway I hope this one would help, if there’s a need for me to be back and post a comment on a regular basis then I would be glad to do so. c”,)

]]> By: Zane Trance http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-712037 Zane Trance Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:12:34 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-712037 I grew up with Windows, and know how to work around its flaws. All OS's have flaws, and the one you know how to work around best is the right one for you. I grew up with Windows, and know how to work around its flaws. All OS’s have flaws, and the one you know how to work around best is the right one for you.

]]> By: J.Michael A. http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-700045 J.Michael A. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:45:42 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-700045 Very interesting article. Some points were really strong and I really enjoyed it :) Very interesting article.
Some points were really strong and I really enjoyed it :)

]]> By: Pablo 54 http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-698559 Pablo 54 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:19:15 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-698559 A very succinct and informative comparison of both OS’s in regards to security. As it has been pointed out in the article and a few of the responses, ultimately it is the user who holds the key to effective protection against malware, etc. There will never be an OS created that can compensate for ignorance. Nicely done. A very succinct and informative comparison of both OS’s in regards to security. As it has been pointed out in the article and a few of the responses, ultimately it is the user who holds the key to effective protection against malware, etc. There will never be an OS created that can compensate for ignorance.
Nicely done.

]]> By: GrannyDiane http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-698186 GrannyDiane Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:28:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-698186 I did learn something from reading this article, but I have used Windows since I started using a computer. At my age, I don't think I will be changing. The article was informative, though. I did learn something from reading this article, but I have used Windows since I started using a computer. At my age, I don’t think I will be changing. The article was informative, though.

]]> By: Daniel Osborne http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-698156 Daniel Osborne Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:51:31 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-698156 Well written article. It bring up some very interesting points, I have turned my UAC off but mainly out of habit for doing it for everyone else, but I think I may have to turn it back on for many reasons Anyway, I hope to see more articles of yours circulating the blog circuit! Well written article. It bring up some very interesting points, I have turned my UAC off but mainly out of habit for doing it for everyone else, but I think I may have to turn it back on for many reasons

Anyway, I hope to see more articles of yours circulating the blog circuit!

]]> By: Mohamad http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697819 Mohamad Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:34:19 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697819 hey guys im here just to say that everyine should wake up Vista GREAT I say that because when i bought my laptop and want to upgrade to vista everybody told me ur system will crach and its didnt and they told me xp faster then its not whats bad in vista that its slow but xp not faster Windows 7 will be GREAT thats what i belive so take care guys hey guys
im here just to say that everyine should wake up Vista GREAT I say that because when i bought my laptop and want to upgrade to vista everybody told me ur system will crach and its didnt and they told me xp faster then its not whats bad in vista that its slow but xp not faster Windows 7 will be GREAT thats what i belive so take care guys

]]> By: Rex Torres http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697807 Rex Torres Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:17:41 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697807 Interesting article, indeed. Thanks for explaining the UAC and Vista's security features in very simple terms. I wasn't aware of them at all! Interesting article, indeed. Thanks for explaining the UAC and Vista’s security features in very simple terms. I wasn’t aware of them at all!

]]> By: Rupesh98 http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697763 Rupesh98 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:12:46 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697763 I was using Kaspersky internet security earlier & was satisfied by its performance.Though i'm now using Norton 2009 IS & it's a very good software for protecting malwares & viruses but why should take the risk ? I use UAC & though it feels disturbing at times but i feel secured. I was using Kaspersky internet security earlier & was satisfied by its performance.Though i’m now using Norton 2009 IS & it’s a very good software for protecting malwares & viruses but why should take the risk ? I use UAC & though it feels disturbing at times but i feel secured.

]]> By: Rakesh Bapat http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697754 Rakesh Bapat Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:51:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697754 Windows 7 should be here soon.Do you guys know the launch date ? ANother participant is coming to be added in your comparison. Windows 7 should be here soon.Do you guys know the launch date ? ANother participant is coming to be added in your comparison.

]]> By: Smith John http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697627 Smith John Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:44:53 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697627 There are a number of configurable UAC settings. I think it is possible to, require administrators to re-enter their password for heightened security,require the user to press Ctrl+Alt+Del as part of the authentication process for heightened security & disable Admin Approval Mode (UAC prompts for administrators) entirely.You have made some valid points. There are a number of configurable UAC settings. I think it is possible to, require administrators to re-enter their password for heightened security,require the user to press Ctrl+Alt+Del as part of the authentication process for heightened security & disable Admin Approval Mode (UAC prompts for administrators) entirely.You have made some valid points.

]]> By: Chiopm http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697623 Chiopm Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:43:02 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697623 Applications written with the assumption that the user will be running with administrator privileges experienced problems in earlier versions of Windows when run from limited user accounts, often because they attempted to write to machine-wide or system directories (such as Program Files) or registry keys (notably HKLM).Nice artcle.Good job. Applications written with the assumption that the user will be running with administrator privileges experienced problems in earlier versions of Windows when run from limited user accounts, often because they attempted to write to machine-wide or system directories (such as Program Files) or registry keys (notably HKLM).Nice artcle.Good job.

]]> By: Abirlal http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697621 Abirlal Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:42:21 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697621 UAC generally ask for credentials in a Secure Desktop mode, where the entire screen is temporarily darkened and Windows Aero disabled and only the authorization window is enlightened, to present only the elevation user interface (UI). This thing must happen to prevent spoofing of the UI or the mouse by the application requesting elevation.Good read. UAC generally ask for credentials in a Secure Desktop mode, where the entire screen is temporarily darkened and Windows Aero disabled and only the authorization window is enlightened, to present only the elevation user interface (UI). This thing must happen to prevent spoofing of the UI or the mouse by the application requesting elevation.Good read.

]]> By: Sanatan Goswami http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697619 Sanatan Goswami Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:41:27 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697619 Common tasks, such as changing the time zone, do not require administrator privileges.Although changing the system time itself does, since the system time is commonly used in security protocols.A number of tasks that required administrator privileges in earlier versions of Windows, like installing critical Windows updates, no longer do so in Vista.You know,any program can be run as administrator by right-clicking its icon and clicking "Run as administrator". Common tasks, such as changing the time zone, do not require administrator privileges.Although changing the system time itself does, since the system time is commonly used in security protocols.A number of tasks that required administrator privileges in earlier versions of Windows, like installing critical Windows updates, no longer do so in Vista.You know,any program can be run as administrator by right-clicking its icon and clicking “Run as administrator”.

]]> By: Nutan http://chris.pirillo.com/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697618 Nutan Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:40:53 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/06/is-microsoft-windows-security-a-myth/#comment-697618 As i understand it,when an application requests higher privileges or "Run as administrator" is clicked, UAC will prompt for confirmation and, if consent is given, start the process using the unrestricted token. As i understand it,when an application requests higher privileges or “Run as administrator” is clicked, UAC will prompt for confirmation and, if consent is given, start the process using the unrestricted token.

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