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Microsoft security updates for March 2008
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for March 2008. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 3/11/2008

Is it safe to install ActiveX controls on my computer?
Learn about what ActiveX controls are, and when it's safe to download them to your computer.
Published: 2/12/2008

Microsoft security updates for February 2008
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for January 2008. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 2/12/2008

Does Windows Live OneCare include the technology behind Windows Defender?
Windows Defender is built in to Windows Live OneCare: No need to install Windows Defender separately.
Published: 1/24/2008

Microsoft security updates for January 2008
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for January 2008. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 1/8/2008

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) partners with Microsoft on online safety for children
Pediatricians worked with Microsoft security to establish guidelines to protect children from Internet threats, such as online predators, hackers, spyware, viruses, and identity theft.
Published: 12/13/2007

Microsoft security updates for December 2007
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for November 2007. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 12/11/2007

Microsoft security updates for November 2007
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for November 2007. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 11/13/2007

Microsoft security updates for October 2007
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for October 2007. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 10/9/2007

Microsoft security updates for September 2007
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for September 2007. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: 9/11/2007


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