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In an attempt at increased security, Microsoft has blocked access to their kernel. While this could have an advantage if it wasn't for the fact that it has already been circumvented by malware, it has some very negative implications for security software solutions that rely on access to the kernel to function. This prevents any non-Microsoft security product from being effectively used in Vista, as Microsoft will not allow outside developers equal access to the kernel in order to choose the best security options or to improve the security of the platform.
In short, this is yet another reason why Vista is not as secure as Microsoft would have you believe. 

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