Now that Windows 7 has been available for over a week, some users are diving into the new operating system. They're learning all about the new and improved Taskbar. They're checking out some of the new design tweaks. But it's the silent protection in the background that might be providing the most value to those users. Windows 7 is packed with security features that Microsoft no doubt hopes will help it earn the moniker of safest Windows release in recent memory. This slide show highlights some of the top security features in Windows 7, so you can be aware of how you can keep yourself safe in the Windows ecosystem.

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