The Direct Access feature in Windows 7 allows an automatic access to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), once the system detects internet connectivity. This removes the overhead of having to explicitly connect to a VPN each time you want to access the specific domain. Based on Windows 2008 R2 capabilities and the internet protocols IPSec and IPV6, a bi-directional connection between remote client and the corporate network is established, enabling you to remain connected to your work platform and applications, and receive updates in real time.

There are other enhancements which facilitate management of the existing biometric security, apart from additional options for system backup and restore, which now include an expanded list of programs and time frames to choose from. Support for Wi-Fi too has been ramped up.

Basic security features from Windows Vista vis-a-vis Application integrity, Service execution, Kernel patch protection as well as the Address space randomization and Data execution prevention are active in this version of Windows too.

Microsoft has also introduced the Windows 7 Filtering Platform (WFP), using which third-party programs can make the most of existing windows firewall settings for their functioning, and also work in cohesion to protect the system.

In Windows 7 you can access the Windows firewall feature from the Control Panel instead of the Network Sharing Center.

Contrary to a few reports, Windows 7 does not have built-in Antivirus software. However, the re-vamped Firewall feature and the Windows Defender Utility provide basic security and malware detection/clean up facilities. Free Antivirus solutions from AVG , Avast, Avira, Comodo, and Bit defender have been in use with earlier version of Windows. You could check out if these offer support for Windows 7 too.

Trial versions of Windows 7 compliant antivirus software from a few other ISVs such as Norton, Panda, Trendmicro are also available.

Microsoft’s very own Security Essentials suite, though still very much in the beta state, has been tagged as ready for Windows 7.

More more information and resources visit: www.windows7-problem.com

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