I read a lot of stuff that says Win 10 is more secure than Win 7 or Win 8.1
Is there any reliable/credible testing that shows that to be true ?
Or is this just MS hype that gets repeated ?
Do any "security testers" test different versions of Windows to see if W10 really is more secure than W7 or W 8.1 ?
I use W7, W8.1, and W10.
I can't test how well the built-in Windows security really works, if it's really better than before.
I'm not a security expert that can test this stuff.
This is just a curiosity thread, feel free to comment/post anything.
I just wonder if all the newer OS changes/features really make Windows more secure, or no-one has tested it to know for sure.
And, maybe all the latest changes open new security holes.
Is there any reliable/credible testing that shows that to be true ?
Or is this just MS hype that gets repeated ?
Do any "security testers" test different versions of Windows to see if W10 really is more secure than W7 or W 8.1 ?
I use W7, W8.1, and W10.
I can't test how well the built-in Windows security really works, if it's really better than before.
I'm not a security expert that can test this stuff.
This is just a curiosity thread, feel free to comment/post anything.
I just wonder if all the newer OS changes/features really make Windows more secure, or no-one has tested it to know for sure.
And, maybe all the latest changes open new security holes.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- home built
- OS
- Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
- CPU
- AMD Athlon II x4 620
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
- Memory
- 6GB GSkill DDR2 800
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
- Sound Card
- on board Realtek ALC889A
- Monitor(s) Displays
- RCA 40" LCD TV, Insignia 32" LCD TV, HP 15" LCD monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
Samsung F3 1TB (3),
Several others - WD, Seagate, Hitachi, ...
- PSU
- Corsair 500 W
- Case
- Rosewill mid tower
- Cooling
- CM 90mm rifle
- Keyboard
- Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
- Mouse
- Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, V7 USB wired
- Internet Speed
- Spectrum - 100Mbps D / 10Mbps U
- Antivirus
- Avast, MBAM3, EMET, WinPatrol
- Browser
- Pale Moon, Firefox, IE
- Other Info
- 2 multi-boot PC's
Mainly HTPC/Office/Gen purpose (no gaming).
Trendnet USB KVM.
LG DVD burner/Blue Ray Player.
Tray system for removable SATA backup drives.
Not currently OCd, under-volted.
I use Hybrid sleep, rarely re-boot or shutdown.
Hauppauge HD-PVR, Avermedia PCIe TV Tuner, Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner.