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Are Windows Vista security features sufficiently robust that we could dispense with virus protection software for the desktop?

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Are Windows Vista security features sufficiently robust that we could dispense with virus protection software for the desktop?

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Although Windows Vista has security features (e.g, enhanced firewall, spyware defense, network account protection, encrypting file system, etc.), the OS does not replace traditional security software such as Symantec and McAfee. Dell recommends that you continue to utilize a 3rd party security solution in addition to the Windows Vista OS (similar to XP) to help ensure your systems are well protected.