Would I need an anti-keylogger for Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there any way to bulk-reset the permissions and ownership settings on a volume in Vista? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 5 answers

What is losing some of my identifying information from Firefox every time I reboot the computer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find detailed information on anti-virus software comparisons? I've heard of and seen some charts that display details such as catch rates and etc but have never known the exact source. Something like this perhaps: http://virus.untangle.com/ but a more broad spectrum, preferablly one that includes AVG and Avast! Also what is the best firewall for Windows Vista?
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 6 answers

A little over a year ago, DuckFOO asked essentially the exact same question I'd like to ask now - I'm a Mac geek and will be setting up a Windows Vista Basic computer for my computer novice mother, and am freaked about security. I'm doing the re-ask because many of the articles and ideas that came in responses to the original question are MIA or too old to necessarily apply to Vista, and because the original poster took some things for granted, like turning off unnecessary services, that I'm nowhere as familiar with. Obviously, many a result comes up with any search for Vista security - I need a reliable, Ask Mefi-approved, novice level guide.
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 18 answers