Anti-virus software has become a must-have tool for many computer users. Not only do you have the threat of actual viruses, but worms, Trojans and spyware as well. However, the prevalence of malware has also resulted in numerous upgrades to various operating systems. Are these drastic changes enough to make anti-virus software unnecessary? Let's examine the facts.
All security experts and advanced users know that most malware is targeted at Windows-based computers. Realizing the many vulnerabilities, Microsoft addressed the problem by incorporating many anti-malware features into the Windows Vista operating system. One of these features is UAC (User Access Control). UAC has the ability to automatically detect potentially dangerous activity and suspend running processes and programs, which halts the installation of any type of malware.