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AndyCalling · 10-11-2011, 15:08

It is not all about choice for me, since choice implies some kind of rational decision based on fact and I have precious little of that in this situation so I have found no reason as yet for alternatives to the standard Windows software to exist.

These MS utilities are all inclusive in the fee one pays for Windows. OK, so you have to download a file from MS to activate them (like you do with ie9 or with other MS patches and updates) but they are clearly a part of Windows. Who doesn't immediately go to MS after buying Windows to download the essential updates? To claim these are not part of Windows may be arguable but is kind of beside the point.

I still need to understand what MS Windows doesn't do that the third party utilities do do, so I can make a real choice.

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AndyCalling cf.addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southampton (Switch PT2) Services: Fixed phone service (inclusive weekend calls) & internet service (200/12meg) Posts: 493	Re: Virgin Media Security v10 It is not all about choice for me, since choice implies some kind of rational decision based on fact and I have precious little of that in this situation so I have found no reason as yet for alternatives to the standard Windows software to exist. These MS utilities are all inclusive in the fee one pays for Windows. OK, so you have to download a file from MS to activate them (like you do with ie9 or with other MS patches and updates) but they are clearly a part of Windows. Who doesn't immediately go to MS after buying Windows to download the essential updates? To claim these are not part of Windows may be arguable but is kind of beside the point. I still need to understand what MS Windows doesn't do that the third party utilities do do, so I can make a real choice.