Hello, I am doing a research on the security of Windows 7 in comparison to xp and vista. So if any one has any comments on whether 7 is more secure or less secure then previous versions. Additonally, some new security features that you like/dislike. Additonally, reasons supporting the comment would be helpful. For instance, an article that backs up your comment. Will be greatly appreciated. Basically, I just want information on the security of windows 7 in your opinion at the very least.

Windows 7 is more secure than Vista and XP. http://www.windows7news.com/2010/04/26/microsoft-says-windows-7-more-secure-than-windows-xp-no-one-surprised/ http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/194979/windows_xp_still_less_secure_than_win_7_and_vista.html Vista made big strides in security compared with XP in introducing UAC, Bitlocker, true session id isolation, improved DEP with x64 systems, etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_and_safety_features_new_to_Windows_Vista

• In Windows XP, Microsoft vulnerabilities account for 55.3 percent of all attacks in the studied sample. (comparing targets of browser-based exploits) • In Windows Vista and Windows 7, the proportion of Microsoft vulnerabilities is significantly smaller, accounting for just 24.6 percent of attacks in the studied sample. (comparing targets of browser-based exploits)

Thanks for the reply, Where are you getting these statistics from? So I can check it out.

cschaar , thank your comment and articles are very helpful.