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• Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 are here

  With the Nov. 30 launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007, there is a lot that users need to know about the new releases. This page provides information about planning, deployment, administration, hardware and security.  Continue Reading

• Permitting Ping: ICMP Exceptions

  According to Mark Minasi, "Ping's the most basic troubleshooting tool in many a networker's arsenal, and it's a pain to try to do network troubleshooting in a network that's blocked all pings." In this excerpt from his latest book, Mastering Windows...  Continue Reading

• Tips on surviving with IE6

  Microsoft recently released it's newest Web browser, Internet Explorer 7. Of course, as is the case with many software releases, this does not mean that IE users across the globe have implemented this new browser. For those of you yet to migrate to ...  Continue Reading

• Making server apps work with Windows Firewall

  In this excerpt from Mark Minasi's newest book, Mastering Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Edition for SP1 and R2, he explains how to make server apps work with Windows Firewall.  Continue Reading

• When to use (or not use) Windows Firewall

  In this excerpt from Mark Minasi's newest book, Mastering Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Edition for SP1 and R2, he explains when to use (or not to use) Windows Firewall. Should you use WF if you are already using a software firewall or a ...  Continue Reading

• Windows Firewall Basics

  Mark Minasi is a best-selling author, commentator and all-around alpha geek. Mark is best known for his books in the Mastering Windows series. The following excerpt is from chapter eight of his newest book, Mastering Windows Server 2003 Upgrade ...  Continue Reading

• Patch management: Are off-cycle, third-party patches trustworthy?

  Often, waiting for Microsoft to release a patch is a bother. One solution is to fix these vulnerabilities with off-cycle, third-party patches. But off-cycle patches are not without their own risks. Brien Posey describes potential problems from ...  Continue Reading

• Debunking the "Blue Pill" Vulnerability Theory

  In the weeks since Black Hat, the "Blue Pill" vulnerability demonstration continues to raise concerns about the security of Windows Vista. But is this something Windows admins should be alarmed about? Jonathan Hassell lays out the facts about the ...  Continue Reading

• Top 5 free Windows security downloads

  SearchWindowsSecurity.com features a download section where you can find free tools that help you crack passwords, remove troublesome spyware and enhance network security. Check out our five most popular tools and find out what you've been missing.  Continue Reading

• Evolution of the VML flaw

  Since the beginning of 2006, IE and other Web applications have certainly received their share of time in the patching spotlight. Almost like clockwork, Microsoft's monthly patch release features a fix for their Web browser or some other ...  Continue Reading

• Developing a Windows patch methodology

  Patch Tuesday doesn't always make the patch process carefree. Jonathan Hassell recommends developing a good patch policy to ease the pain of frequent patching. Read his list of the essential components of a good policy.  Continue Reading