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Anti-spyware |
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Spyware
of all kinds can slow your computer down and even open security
holes that might allow someone else to take control of your computer. |
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Windows Computer Security
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- Use a
firewall, either hardware, software or both for any and every
network connection.
- Use anti-virus
software and keep it up-to-date.
- Keep operating
system files and application files patched and up-to-date.
- Use NTFS
rather than FAT32 on all hard drives.
- Disable
unnecessary services such as: NetMeeting, Remote Desktop Sharing,
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager, Remote Registry, Routing
and Remote Access, SSDP Discovery Service, telnet, and Universal
Plug and Play Device Host. Go to: Start | Settings |Control
Panel | Administrative Tools | Services
Links:
WindowsUpdate
Windows Live Safety Center
Microsoft security
home page
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Firewall |
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Every
computer connected to a network or the Internet should have a
software firewall installed. |
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Anti-virus |
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If
you use your computer to surf the Internet you need some sort
of anti-virus protection installed. |
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