Is antivirus software needed for Microsoft Windows Vista?
Microsoft Windows Vista is Microsoft’s first consumer operating system built from the ground up with security in mind and also introduces a least privilege security model (called “User Account Control” under Windows Vista.) These methods will only reduce the risk of malware under Vista compared with previous versions of Microsoft Windows, not prevent it entirely. Anti-virus software will still be required for Microsoft Windows Vista. For more information, please visit the Security in Windows Vista page on Microsoft’s web site.
