Securing Windows XP

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Securing Windows XPSecuring Windows XP
If you have just finished installing Windows XP and you think the work is done, you are wrong. Some of the most
important steps to getting Windows XP up and running come after the installation of the operating system. At this
point, you need to make specific configuration changes and install additional software to ensure that your computer is
secure.
With its default configurations, Windows XP is not very secure. However, by making the recommended changes in the
checklist below, you can secure your system and data from attackers and viruses.
Note: Windows XP Professional edition is inherently more secure than Windows XP Home edition. Since Windows XP
Home does not contain as many security features, it is strongly recommended that you upgrade to Windows XP
Professional.
File System
Windows XP supports both FAT32 and NTFS. NTFS supports additional features that can be used to secure your system.
For example, NTFS allows you to set permissions at the file level, not just at the folder level. If you formatted any
partitions with FAT32, there is a one time conversion from FAT32 to NTFS without any data loss.
.. Convert Partitions to NTFS. It is recommended that…