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Installing norton on a new computer
Installing norton on a new computer













installing norton on a new computer

It only made sense for me to install Windows 11 in a virtual machine-especially the prerelease version, which is what was a available when I started testing. That way I can release real-world ransomware without worrying about real-world damage if the antivirus fails its defensive task. I do almost all testing of security products using virtual machines. To get started, I needed to install Windows 11. Installing Windows 11 on a Virtual Machine The TL DR? The new OS may not look like a major update, but when it comes to security, it's a sea change-unless you deactivate it. For those who prefer a broader view, here’s a simple rundown of what I learned-and what I found when I installed the new OS. Just how does this added security work? Microsoft will happily supply endless pages of detailed descriptions.

installing norton on a new computer

With the boot process shielded and cryptographic routines running in protected memory, this Windows edition would seem to be completely invulnerable against a wide range of attacks. Microsoft has taken the bold step of requiring essential security hardware, even though it means some PCs won’t be able to upgrade. Once Windows 11 achieves wide usage, that may change.

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    Installing norton on a new computer