Vista - Reason Why Vista Provides Ultimate Security

The below synopsis information (in part) extracted from Microsoft; should
you desire understanding and learning more, please follow the provided URL.

http://hive.net/Member/blogs/the_insider/

It is important to remember that Microsoft (for years) has actively
discouraged third-party applications developers from designing software that
modifies the Windows kernel, because such software has been known to cause
instability issues and lower the reliability of Windows. Rather than allow
kernel modifications that could cause reliability and security problems for
you, Microsoft has worked for many years with third-party developers, such as
security software developers, to encourage the use of Microsoft-supported
extensions that enable them to build more effective and reliable products.

Some security vendors have asked Microsoft to provide instructions on how to
disable Kernel Patch Protection in 64-bit versions of Windows, because their
products include some features that modify the Windows kernel in undocumented
and unsupported ways. Making exceptions and allowing some vendors special
access to modify the Windows Vista kernel is unworkable. It opens the door
wide for malicious software. For example, rootkits could be designed to
present themselves to the operating system in the guise of a legitimate
application that was given special access. Also, making exceptions will
prolong the reliability problems that are caused by unsupported kernel
modification, such as when multiple applications compete to patch the same
kernel interfaces.

In the case of security solutions, unsupported kernel modifications also
limit your choices, by making it extremely difficult or impossible for
multiple security solutions to co-exist reliably on a system. We want to work
with security providers to make common extensions available, so that any
security vendors can use them, and so that security software does not itself
put your security and reliability at risk from malicious kernel modifications.

Here is what we are doing to maintain the integrity and security of 64-bit
Windows, while still addressing the needs of our security partners:

Please follow the above URL for the remainder.

--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

Ambrose Bierce
**********

Please note, the above URL provides Blog Links discussing what occurs when
including add ons within IE 7.

Should you try one of the add ons, be triple certain the add on will
function within Vista, if not troubles and conflicts will you encounter.
--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

Ambrose Bierce
**********



"Vista Ready" wrote:

>
> The below synopsis information (in part) extracted from Microsoft; should
> you desire understanding and learning more, please follow the provided URL.
>
> http://hive.net/Member/blogs/the_insider/
>
> It is important to remember that Microsoft (for years) has actively
> discouraged third-party applications developers from designing software that
> modifies the Windows kernel, because such software has been known to cause
> instability issues and lower the reliability of Windows. Rather than allow
> kernel modifications that could cause reliability and security problems for
> you, Microsoft has worked for many years with third-party developers, such as
> security software developers, to encourage the use of Microsoft-supported
> extensions that enable them to build more effective and reliable products.
>
> Some security vendors have asked Microsoft to provide instructions on how to
> disable Kernel Patch Protection in 64-bit versions of Windows, because their
> products include some features that modify the Windows kernel in undocumented
> and unsupported ways. Making exceptions and allowing some vendors special
> access to modify the Windows Vista kernel is unworkable. It opens the door
> wide for malicious software. For example, rootkits could be designed to
> present themselves to the operating system in the guise of a legitimate
> application that was given special access. Also, making exceptions will
> prolong the reliability problems that are caused by unsupported kernel
> modification, such as when multiple applications compete to patch the same
> kernel interfaces.
>
> In the case of security solutions, unsupported kernel modifications also
> limit your choices, by making it extremely difficult or impossible for
> multiple security solutions to co-exist reliably on a system. We want to work
> with security providers to make common extensions available, so that any
> security vendors can use them, and so that security software does not itself
> put your security and reliability at risk from malicious kernel modifications.
>
> Here is what we are doing to maintain the integrity and security of 64-bit
> Windows, while still addressing the needs of our security partners:
>
> Please follow the above URL for the remainder.
>
> --
> Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !
>
> Posting & Painting
> "Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
> exposing them to the critic."
>
> Ambrose Bierce
> **********
>

Will there be a warning when programs attempt to disable patchguard? Password
prompt maybe?
--
esu lanoisseforp


"Vista Ready" wrote:

>
> Please note, the above URL provides Blog Links discussing what occurs when
> including add ons within IE 7.
>
> Should you try one of the add ons, be triple certain the add on will
> function within Vista, if not troubles and conflicts will you encounter.
> --
> Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !
>
> Posting & Painting
> "Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
> exposing them to the critic."
>
> Ambrose Bierce
> **********
>
>
>
> "Vista Ready" wrote:
>
> >
> > The below synopsis information (in part) extracted from Microsoft; should
> > you desire understanding and learning more, please follow the provided URL.
> >
> > http://hive.net/Member/blogs/the_insider/
> >
> > It is important to remember that Microsoft (for years) has actively
> > discouraged third-party applications developers from designing software that
> > modifies the Windows kernel, because such software has been known to cause
> > instability issues and lower the reliability of Windows. Rather than allow
> > kernel modifications that could cause reliability and security problems for
> > you, Microsoft has worked for many years with third-party developers, such as
> > security software developers, to encourage the use of Microsoft-supported
> > extensions that enable them to build more effective and reliable products.
> >
> > Some security vendors have asked Microsoft to provide instructions on how to
> > disable Kernel Patch Protection in 64-bit versions of Windows, because their
> > products include some features that modify the Windows kernel in undocumented
> > and unsupported ways. Making exceptions and allowing some vendors special
> > access to modify the Windows Vista kernel is unworkable. It opens the door
> > wide for malicious software. For example, rootkits could be designed to
> > present themselves to the operating system in the guise of a legitimate
> > application that was given special access. Also, making exceptions will
> > prolong the reliability problems that are caused by unsupported kernel
> > modification, such as when multiple applications compete to patch the same
> > kernel interfaces.
> >
> > In the case of security solutions, unsupported kernel modifications also
> > limit your choices, by making it extremely difficult or impossible for
> > multiple security solutions to co-exist reliably on a system. We want to work
> > with security providers to make common extensions available, so that any
> > security vendors can use them, and so that security software does not itself
> > put your security and reliability at risk from malicious kernel modifications.
> >
> > Here is what we are doing to maintain the integrity and security of 64-bit
> > Windows, while still addressing the needs of our security partners:
> >
> > Please follow the above URL for the remainder.
> >
> > --
> > Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !
> >
> > Posting & Painting
> > "Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
> > exposing them to the critic."
> >
> > Ambrose Bierce
> > **********
> >

As you have been told many times before, there is no such thing as "Ultimate
Security".
No one other than you suggests there is any such thing in Vista or any other
operating system.
It is a figment of your imagination and your suggesting there is such a
thing can only harm those that believe the myth you continually post.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Vista Ready" <VistaReady@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:45C76F9B-1C2B-4131-8D42-81B6506583D8@microsoft.com...
>
> The below synopsis information (in part) extracted from Microsoft; should
> you desire understanding and learning more, please follow the provided
> URL.
>
> http://hive.net/Member/blogs/the_insider/
>
> It is important to remember that Microsoft (for years) has actively
> discouraged third-party applications developers from designing software
> that
> modifies the Windows kernel, because such software has been known to cause
> instability issues and lower the reliability of Windows. Rather than allow
> kernel modifications that could cause reliability and security problems
> for
> you, Microsoft has worked for many years with third-party developers, such
> as
> security software developers, to encourage the use of Microsoft-supported
> extensions that enable them to build more effective and reliable products.
>
> Some security vendors have asked Microsoft to provide instructions on how
> to
> disable Kernel Patch Protection in 64-bit versions of Windows, because
> their
> products include some features that modify the Windows kernel in
> undocumented
> and unsupported ways. Making exceptions and allowing some vendors special
> access to modify the Windows Vista kernel is unworkable. It opens the door
> wide for malicious software. For example, rootkits could be designed to
> present themselves to the operating system in the guise of a legitimate
> application that was given special access. Also, making exceptions will
> prolong the reliability problems that are caused by unsupported kernel
> modification, such as when multiple applications compete to patch the same
> kernel interfaces.
>
> In the case of security solutions, unsupported kernel modifications also
> limit your choices, by making it extremely difficult or impossible for
> multiple security solutions to co-exist reliably on a system. We want to
> work
> with security providers to make common extensions available, so that any
> security vendors can use them, and so that security software does not
> itself
> put your security and reliability at risk from malicious kernel
> modifications.
>
> Here is what we are doing to maintain the integrity and security of 64-bit
> Windows, while still addressing the needs of our security partners:
>
> Please follow the above URL for the remainder.
>
> --
> Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !
>
> Posting & Painting
> "Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
> exposing them to the critic."
>
> Ambrose Bierce
> **********
>

Time to switch to decaf eh?
--
esu lanoisseforp


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> As you have been told many times before, there is no such thing as "Ultimate
> Security".
> No one other than you suggests there is any such thing in Vista or any other
> operating system.
> It is a figment of your imagination and your suggesting there is such a
> thing can only harm those that believe the myth you continually post.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Vista Ready" <VistaReady@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:45C76F9B-1C2B-4131-8D42-81B6506583D8@microsoft.com...
> >
> > The below synopsis information (in part) extracted from Microsoft; should
> > you desire understanding and learning more, please follow the provided
> > URL.
> >
> > http://hive.net/Member/blogs/the_insider/
> >
> > It is important to remember that Microsoft (for years) has actively
> > discouraged third-party applications developers from designing software
> > that
> > modifies the Windows kernel, because such software has been known to cause
> > instability issues and lower the reliability of Windows. Rather than allow
> > kernel modifications that could cause reliability and security problems
> > for
> > you, Microsoft has worked for many years with third-party developers, such
> > as
> > security software developers, to encourage the use of Microsoft-supported
> > extensions that enable them to build more effective and reliable products.
> >
> > Some security vendors have asked Microsoft to provide instructions on how
> > to
> > disable Kernel Patch Protection in 64-bit versions of Windows, because
> > their
> > products include some features that modify the Windows kernel in
> > undocumented
> > and unsupported ways. Making exceptions and allowing some vendors special
> > access to modify the Windows Vista kernel is unworkable. It opens the door
> > wide for malicious software. For example, rootkits could be designed to
> > present themselves to the operating system in the guise of a legitimate
> > application that was given special access. Also, making exceptions will
> > prolong the reliability problems that are caused by unsupported kernel
> > modification, such as when multiple applications compete to patch the same
> > kernel interfaces.
> >
> > In the case of security solutions, unsupported kernel modifications also
> > limit your choices, by making it extremely difficult or impossible for
> > multiple security solutions to co-exist reliably on a system. We want to
> > work
> > with security providers to make common extensions available, so that any
> > security vendors can use them, and so that security software does not
> > itself
> > put your security and reliability at risk from malicious kernel
> > modifications.
> >
> > Here is what we are doing to maintain the integrity and security of 64-bit
> > Windows, while still addressing the needs of our security partners:
> >
> > Please follow the above URL for the remainder.
> >
> > --
> > Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !
> >
> > Posting & Painting
> > "Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
> > exposing them to the critic."
> >
> > Ambrose Bierce
> > **********
> >
>
>

Jupiter:
I've found a computer that has almost ultimate security. I have a
Pentium MMX 166mz, 1.3GB hard drive that's never been connected to the
internet. It has Windows 95 and Office 97 installed. The only reason that a
friend let me replace the computer was that the Canon BJC600 printer finally
quit and she could no longer print her letters and cards. Have a great day.

--
Dennis Pack
XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
Office2007
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:O8AUpuCRHHA.3996@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> As you have been told many times before, there is no such thing as
> "Ultimate Security".
> No one other than you suggests there is any such thing in Vista or any
> other operating system.
> It is a figment of your imagination and your suggesting there is such a
> thing can only harm those that believe the myth you continually post.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Vista Ready" <VistaReady@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:45C76F9B-1C2B-4131-8D42-81B6506583D8@microsoft.com...
>>
>> The below synopsis information (in part) extracted from Microsoft; should
>> you desire understanding and learning more, please follow the provided
>> URL.
>>
>> http://hive.net/Member/blogs/the_insider/
>>
>> It is important to remember that Microsoft (for years) has actively
>> discouraged third-party applications developers from designing software
>> that
>> modifies the Windows kernel, because such software has been known to
>> cause
>> instability issues and lower the reliability of Windows. Rather than
>> allow
>> kernel modifications that could cause reliability and security problems
>> for
>> you, Microsoft has worked for many years with third-party developers,
>> such as
>> security software developers, to encourage the use of Microsoft-supported
>> extensions that enable them to build more effective and reliable
>> products.
>>
>> Some security vendors have asked Microsoft to provide instructions on how
>> to
>> disable Kernel Patch Protection in 64-bit versions of Windows, because
>> their
>> products include some features that modify the Windows kernel in
>> undocumented
>> and unsupported ways. Making exceptions and allowing some vendors special
>> access to modify the Windows Vista kernel is unworkable. It opens the
>> door
>> wide for malicious software. For example, rootkits could be designed to
>> present themselves to the operating system in the guise of a legitimate
>> application that was given special access. Also, making exceptions will
>> prolong the reliability problems that are caused by unsupported kernel
>> modification, such as when multiple applications compete to patch the
>> same
>> kernel interfaces.
>>
>> In the case of security solutions, unsupported kernel modifications also
>> limit your choices, by making it extremely difficult or impossible for
>> multiple security solutions to co-exist reliably on a system. We want to
>> work
>> with security providers to make common extensions available, so that any
>> security vendors can use them, and so that security software does not
>> itself
>> put your security and reliability at risk from malicious kernel
>> modifications.
>>
>> Here is what we are doing to maintain the integrity and security of
>> 64-bit
>> Windows, while still addressing the needs of our security partners:
>>
>> Please follow the above URL for the remainder.
>>
>> --
>> Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !
>>
>> Posting & Painting
>> "Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
>> exposing them to the critic."
>>
>> Ambrose Bierce
>> **********
>>
>

Add to that NEVER installing a floppy, CD etc from ANY source since even a
few from apparently reliable sources have been found with malware.


--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Dennis Pack" <dennispack@hotmail.nospam.com> wrote in message
news:4B38CDA3-ADC9-448F-82B7-4E0B2C81F8AD@microsoft.com...
> Jupiter:
> I've found a computer that has almost ultimate security. I have a
> Pentium MMX 166mz, 1.3GB hard drive that's never been connected to the
> internet. It has Windows 95 and Office 97 installed. The only reason that
> a friend let me replace the computer was that the Canon BJC600 printer
> finally quit and she could no longer print her letters and cards. Have a
> great day.
>
> --
> Dennis Pack
> XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
> Office2007