Windows 7's simple security

Pt. 4 of 10 | 2:49 |

A guided tour of Windows 7

Thursday February 26, 2009

Windows 7 improves upon Windows Vista's User Account Control or UAC, AKA those annoying windows that pop up seemingly every time you want to do... well, anything. In Windows 7 Microsoft has listened to the people so you can configure your security to be the way you want it to be.

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- In Windows 7 you can click on Start, then on Control Panel.

- When Control Panel opens up select the System and Security option.

- When that opens up click on Action Center.

- In the Action Center you have direct control over the User Account Control settings.

- You can select the exact level of notification that you want.

- You're also notified if Windows doesn't find any anti-virus software on your computer.

- From this area you always have quick access to the Windows Firewall.

- The Firewall should always be left on.

- Windows 7 simplifies security and puts control of UAC in your hands.

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