Windows Security 101

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Lab Rats

Monday February 19, 2007

Andy and Sean show you how to tighten security on Windows XP and Vista PCs.

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Show Notes

- Windows XP was the most unsecure operating system produced by Microsoft.

- Fundamentals of Securing your Windows PC:
1) Anti-Virus Software
- Grisoft AVG Free Edition Free [Andy's Favorite]
- F-Secure $55.99
- CA Antivirus 2007 $29.99
- Avast Anti-Virus Free
- Windows Live OneCare $39.99
- NOD32 Anti-Virus

2) Anti-Spyware Software [run multiple anti-spyware software]
- Windows Defender Free
- Spybot Search & Destroy Free
- Ad-Aware Free
- CA Anti-Spyware 2007 $22.99

3) Firewall
Windows XP and Vista both have a firewall built-in.

4) Commonsense [currently unavailable to purchase]
Don't click links in emails.
Don't open email attachments.
Don't click on funny jokes.
Don't click on unknown exe's.
Allow known file extensions to be shown:
In a Explorer Window, click Tools, then Folder Options. Click View, then uncheck the "Hide Extensions" option.

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