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Securing Your Windows XP PC. Kevin Nolan, ACNS/CTSS. PDI 2006. Steps To Take To Secure Your Windows PC. I. Backup your data. II. Set the Administrator …

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Securing Your Windows XP PC
Kevin Nolan, ACNS/CTSS
PDI 2006
Steps To Take To Secure Your Windows PC
I. Backup your data
II. Set the Administrator Account Password and Disable the Guest Account
III. Apply Service Packs (Available on the CSU AVIS CD)
IV. Make sure the Windows Firewall is Turned On
V. Apply Critical Updates with Windows Update
VI. Install and Keep Up to Date Antivirus Software
VII. Install and Keep Up to Date AntiSpyware Software
VIII. Automate your PC to notify you when updates are available.
IX. Items?that?CSU?Recommends?You?Adjust?When?Using?Windows?XP?
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DISCLAIMER: The instructions provided in this documentation are provided as an example of how to use services provided by Microsoft to keep your Windows computer up to date. ACNS does not assume any responsibility for the reliability or the consequences of installing software recommended by Microsoft.
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