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    Windows vista and malware

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wobble987, Nov 3, 2006.

  1. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    since windows vista got different gut than XP; would "old" viruses still work? especially the 64bit edition one.
     
    wobble987, Nov 3, 2006
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Once vista is out, hackers will develop viruses specially made for that OS. So dont worry, just cuz old viruses wont work, doesnt mean there wont be new ones.
     
    adinu, Nov 3, 2006
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    And old ones may work, because Vista still has a lot of the same code from XP, 2000, etc.

    And try not to double post. Wait longer before hitting "submit" again.
     
    Pitabred, Nov 3, 2006
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  4. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    As long as Windows is the dominating OS, viruses, malware, etc will always exist.
     
    sp00n, Nov 3, 2006
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I think if Apple's OS was dominant the way windows is, you'd see the same level of infections. I guess if you were deranged you could say that having viruses made specifically to go against you is a type of flattery. To the victor go the spoils I guess. :rolleyes:
     
    ttupa, Nov 3, 2006
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  6. LIVEFRMNYC

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    I read somewhere that it's basically the same kernel. But I'm no expert, just what I read. Probally why Vista has so much security.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Nov 3, 2006
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    iza Notebook Evangelist

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    I imagine some would still work, others wouldn't.
     
    iza, Nov 3, 2006
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