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2. Security and safety features new to Windows Vista - Wikipedia

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   Windows Vista binaries include intrinsic support for detection of stack-overflow. When a stack overflow in Windows Vista binaries is detected, the process is killed so that it cannot be used to carry on the exploit. Also Windows Vista binaries place buffers higher in memory and non buffers, like pointers and supplied parameters, in lower memory ...

3. Windows Firewall - Wikipedia

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   Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2.. Windows Firewall was first introduced as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2. Every type of network connection, whether it is wired, wireless, VPN, or even FireWire, has the firewall enabled by default, with some built-in exceptions to allow connections from machines on the local network.

4. Security and Maintenance - Wikipedia

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   Service Pack 2, released in August 2004, includes the first version of Windows Security Center (WSC). This version monitors Windows Update, Windows Firewall, and the availability of an anti-virus program. Third-party providers of personal firewall and anti-virus software packages were encouraged to use WSC API to register their products with WSC.

5. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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   6. Under Customize settings for each type of network, in the Public network location settings section, select the Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) option. 7. Click OK. 8. Close all open windows. Note: To reactivate the Windows 7 Firewall, repeat steps 1 to 4. Under Customize settings for each type of network, select both the Turn on ...

6. Features new to Windows Vista - Wikipedia

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   The former Application Data folder structure of Windows XP, which was used by applications to store per-user data is also replaced by a single AppData folder containing three subfolders (Roaming, Local, and LocalLow) in Windows Vista; previous user profiles did not logically sort data in the former structure, which made it difficult to ...

7. Comparison of Windows Vista and Windows XP - Wikipedia

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   Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8.x Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Defender: Available as a free download [12] Yes Yes (added antivirus capabilities, available in older versions as the Microsoft Security Essentials download) Windows Firewall: Yes Windows Security Center: Yes (starting with SP2) Yes Yes (replaced by Action Center)

8. Windows Filtering Platform - Wikipedia

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   Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) is a set of system services in Windows Vista and later that allows Windows software to process and filter network traffic. Microsoft intended WFP for use by firewalls, antimalware software, and parental controls apps. Additionally, WFP is used to implement NAT and to store IPSec policy configuration.

9. Get Online with AOL

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   The AOL app is also free. A: Not to worry! A lot of our members have older computers and operating systems, which is why we’ve built products just for you. If you’re on Windows XP or Windows Vista, AOL suggests using the AOL Shield browser for optimal performance.