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Top security issues with Windows 7

What are some of the security issues people have run into with Windows 7? Do you have any advice for prevention or preparation when migrating?

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What is wanancsp.dat ?

I am seeing a file named wanancsp.dat located at: C:UsersPublicDocumentswanancsp.dat This is on a Lenovo Thinkpad X201T running Windows 7 Ultimate x64.  I have done several general searches and have...

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Disabling automatic sharing of the root of the C drive in Windows 7

Is it possible to disable the automatic sharing of the root of the C drive on all Windows 7 desktops? This is a huge security risk in my book. Suggestions if not? Reasons for not? How can I disable it?

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Restrictions on a kiosk that has internet access on our Active Directory network

What restrictions should we put on a user at an internet kiosk on our Active Directory network? The user auto logs on. Should this be guest? Windows 7 enterprise.

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Using bluetooth to log into Windows 7 machines

If users have bluetooth on their mobile devices and on their laptops, can we use their mobile devices to securely log them in to their laptops running Windows 7?

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Preventing Windows mobile device center from working on Windows 7 laptops

Can we prevent the Windows mobile device center from working on Windows 7 laptops?

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Open IT Forum: Windows 7 Security – Differences? Shortcomings?

What are some of the additions or improvements with Windows 7 that you’ve been enjoying or looking forward to? Are there improvements you’d still like to see, or feel are lacking? Share your Windows 7...

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Loading applications into a Windows 7 installation bundle

Is it possible to load applications into a Windows 7 installation like slipstreaming updates but applications? I would love to bundle my antivirus solution and malwarebytes into every install. Is this...

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Encrypting traffic and data

Can we encrypt the traffic and data from HR’s computer to the CEO and nothing else on the network? We are running Windows 7 on the desktop.

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What security token is used when using UNC path remotely under domain admin...

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Recover Windows 7 forgotten password

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Top security issues with Windows 7

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Strange entry in the contextual menu

Whenever I right-click a drive or the recycle bin I see this strange entry: I cannot find an entry for it in Shellex\\contextmenuhandlers in the registry. It seems harmless enough, all it does in open...

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Windows 7 Duplicate profiles

We are experiencing a high number of Laptops that keep creating a 2nd user profile for users. This is happening on Windows 7 new builds and we cannot figure out why. Anyone know why this may be occuring?

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Unable to boot Windows 7 after moving the HD from one PC to another

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Preventing Windows mobile device center from working on Windows 7 laptops

Can we prevent the Windows mobile device center from working on Windows 7 laptops?

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