In Vista plateform, I discovered that my username is registering in my register Key at HKCU and somehow someone could exploit this information too easy by collect these registres with all specified detail into this server. \\HKCU\Microsoft\Terminal\ Server Client....

I applied to beta test Joost when I had Windows XP. Finally got the email to set this up but I have VISTA now. Does anyone know anything about Joost? Not sure if it's safe to install or not.

when I uninstall nis2007, I'm fine. reinstall, and I cannot access the internet again. I cannot find any settings. Once the laptop does the post-NIS2007 live update (from the trial that came with the new laptop) then I cannot access the internet. Has anyone else experienced this Rich

I have administration privilages on my computer but when ever I try to save a java file off of NotePad into my C:\ drive or any of their sub folders except my documents, I get a message box saying I dont have permission to save the file in that place and to contact my administrator. I just got vista so I don't know much about how to work it yet.

Hi , I was trying to get processor related information through PDH library . This works well on all platform but in Vista 64 bit , I have some problem . Here is my code : =============== Sample.java =============== class Sample

I have Vista Ultimate and Live OneCare, with Windows Defender v. 1.1.1505. Windows Defender does not show up in Uninstall Programs. Can I download and install the newer version of Windows Defender over the current one without uninstalling the current one? (I searched for responses to similar questions, but did not find anything pertinent.) Thanks,

I am attempting to make an event log entry, but get the following exception: System.Security.SecurityException: The source was not found, but some or all event logs could not be searched. The code is: if (!EventLog.SourceExists("VCS 2005 Recipes")) { EventLog.CreateEventSource("VCS 2005 Recipes", "Application"); }

Everytime I boot, i get the reminder that my windows firewall is off. I then exit the security center. Is there any way to permanently turn off the security center reminders or keep it off the tool bar? Thank you Jim

hey on my friends myspace page, when i try and click on their pics or blog or any like from their main page pr goes to this website http://www.dsadsaddd.br.gd/ and says unable to open. Is this because I have vista? Does anyone know why it does this?

When my UAC prompt displays on the darkened Secure Desktop, I somehow have the handwriting toolbar sitting at the top of the desktop (it's not on the User Desktop). What I'm wondering is, does this open up the ability for someone to put another toolbar on the Secure Desktop that can spawn spoofed windows? I would think that the SD will only show OS windows, and while the handwriting toolbar...

I just got done loading all the software on my computer with UAC turned off. When I went back to control Panel, User Accounts, User Accounts, Turn User Account Control On or Off and tried to turn it back on, it would not work. Before I was getting the message to reboot the computer after I changed the setting. Now it acts like the code in that window is not being run. If I check the box, choose...

I am very uncomfortable having all my files with "previous versions" stored all over my PC in backups. Can this me limited or turned off? Best, Scott Adams

I wanna change a file name(.dll) in system32. But it doesn't work 'cause I have no authority nevertheless administrator account. In vista, it's so hard to program somethings OTL... Are there some methods that change a file name? or change the information bound the file(dll) in the registry editor? hjkim

I'm doing some experimenting with a Vista system and I've come across some more in depth documentation of UAC which explains some expanded configuration options. To get to these options, it says to run the secpol.msc from the run prompt. When i do this, I am informed that said file doesn't exist, and sure enough searches turn up nothing. Are some of the microsoft console items not available...

Ever since I install Vista Ultimate, the Windows Defender has not worked. The error that I get is "Windows Defender User Interface Has Stopped Working". Google searches dont turn up anything nor did a search of about 4 different Vista newsgroups. The service is started, is running and is set at automatic. The Windows Defender problem details are below: Problem signature

My windows update feature has failed the past 2 updates to detect that critical updates were needing to be downloaded and installed. I have the misfortune of having purchased a Gateway computer and the support team there is about as useful as using gas to put out a fire! Can anyone please assist me figure out how to fix this problem? Thx Rick

Hi, I encrypted some folders\files, on xp pro. But when I tried to decrypt them the encryption came off, but I still couldnt open files. I dont have permissions to move, view, copy. I took ownership of the file, gave permissions to myself but still no good. Now i've gone to vista without thinkin of this problem. so now i'm an alltogether new user, I kind of understand EFS, so I know it's...

How do I make UAD FOAD? It's off, but it keeps telling me so. This has got to be the most stupid security device ever put in an OS. -- Nigel M

How do I completely remove uninstalled security-related programs so that they no longer show up in Security Center? Today I tested Windows Live OneCare, then was forced to uninstall it (because my corporate network at work requires eTrust Antivirus). But Security Center still lists OneCare, for example, in its "Show me the firewalls on this computer" list. What's worse, now I can no longer...

Hiya, just wondering if any knows of a good firewall/AV for vista 64?? Tried PC-Cillin - had problems with it.... Currently using Avast but doesn't update!!! Obviously not wanting to go norton or mcafee but if i can't find anything else..... i guess there's enod but what about the firewall???