Do you feel secure with it?
Windows 7 certainly takes things seriously - it has several security features built in.
The question, though, is what other products work with the operating system that will allow you to keep yourself out of harm's way?
Here is a list of 22 programs that I have found that seem to play nicely with Windows 7 -
AdAware AppRanger Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2 avast! Professional Edition AVG Internet Security Avira AntiVir Premium CA Anti-Spyware 2009 ClamAV ESET Smart Security K7 TotalSecurity 9.0 Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware McAfee Internet Security Norton Internet Security 2009 Panda Internet Security 2009 Spybot - Search & Destroy STOPzilla Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware Verizon Internet Security Suite Webroot Spy Sweeper WinPatrol 2009 ZONEALARM Internet Security Suite
Of course it goes without saying that the list is far from exhaustive and there will be many more additions now that the final retail version of Windows 7 has been released.
Whether you choose something I mentioned above, or pick an alternative, the point is that you should have some level of protection.
Just because Windows 7 is cool, hype and new it doesn't mean that you don't need a good antivirus program, a spam filter or an alternative firewall.
The bad guys are still out there, they're still writing malware and looking for new ways to phish your personal information from you.
Whats more, they like a challenge and a new operating system release is just that.
Don't forget either that Windows releases tend to have large number of updates and patches soon after they come out - there is a reason for that!
About the Author
Lee Munson writes extensively about internet security and safety and will be watching developments with Windows 7 security closely.
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