Fix Windows Vista Errors

Well according to recent data, Windows Vista is more secure than Windows XP and according to Microsoft statistics, Vista is actually more resilient to exploits than Windows XP.

Windows XP also has many more vulnerabilities within its own code. Almost half of the vulnerabilities attacked in XP were due to code within the OS itself. Whereas Vista code only accounted for 6% of the vulnerabilities attacked, the rest of the attacks were on third party software exploits.

So one good reason to upgrade to Vista is for clearly increased security. Microsoft has worked hard to release a secure OS and it looks like they have met those goals so far. Microsoft is also improving their own Malware removal tools, specifically the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), which is currently a free download.

However, there are currently less users on Vista, so as it gains momentum, we can expect increased attacks and vulnerabilities. Will Vista security hold up in the future? Time will tell. But for now, it is a safe bet.

You can always further increase security of both Vista and XP by keeping automatic updates turned on, using anti-spyware/virus software and regularly cleaning the registry. Try the free registry cleaner below to fix errors and improve your PC performance.

Registry Cleaner Download - Fix errors and improve performance for Vista and XP

According to the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report malware attacks on PC’s worldwide are becomming fewer. Could this be an indication that modern security measures are starting to beat the hackers?

“The total number of unique vulnerability disclosures across the industry again decreased during the first half of 2008, down 4% from the second half of 2007 and down 19% from the first half of 2007.

In contrast to the decrease in total disclosures, vulnerabilities rated as High severity increased 13% with respect to the second half of 2007, with roughly 48% of all vulnerabilities receiving a rating of High severity. This is still a 28% decline from the first half of 2007.” Microsoft said.

You can read more on the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report here or you can click the link below to run anti-malware product designed to be used with Windows Vista.

Run a Windows Vista anti-malware scan