Computer threats are numerous and the consequences of an attack on your computer's security can be severe. But the good news is that it's relatively simple to protect your computer. You can check the security settings that help protect your computer to make sure your computer is secure. The three most important security settings are: Firewall, Automatic Updates and Virus Protection.
Your first line of defense in securing your computer is to protect it from attacks by outsiders. Windows XP comes with firewall software that is turned on automatically. The firewall software provides a barrier between your computer and the network to which is connected by preventing unauthorized people or unwanted programs, such as viruses, from accessing your computer through the Internet or a network.
Windows regularly checks Microsoft's Web site for the latest important updates for your computer and downloads and installs the updates automatically. (Provided you have automatic updates turned on) Windows also checks to see if your computer is using an anti virus program and whether the program is up to date. A virus can cause a variety of problems, such as the appearance of annoying messages or the destruction of information.
Follow the step by step instructions to enable or disable your Windows firewall protection. To view the instructions with guided screenshots you can visit our website and click on PC Tips, and select Security Tips.
Step 1
Click on Start menu and select Control Panel.
Step 2
In the Control Panel window Select Security Center to view and manage your security settings.
Step 3
The Windows Security Center appears and displays the status of your Firewall setting.
Step 4
You can turn Firewall On/Off by clicking Windows Firewall at the bottom of the Windows Security Center window. In the Windows Firewall dialog box select your choice and click on OK.
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