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Windows XP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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General Virus Prevention |
It is essential to the security
of your computer system that you adopt a good security regimen. Below, you
will find important steps that will help to keep your system secure:
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Update and run your
anti-virus program regularly and configure it for automatic updates if
available.
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Keep a firewall program
installed, updated and with protection enabled at all times.
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Keep your adware/spyware
scanners updated and use them regularly. I recommend running two quality
scanners (Adaware SE and Spybot Search and Destroy)
Adware/Spyware scanners can be downloaded for free right here at 5 Star
Support.
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Do not open files received
by email or chat from unknown sources.
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Do not open files that end
with a double file extension (e.g. System.txt.vbs).
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Do not download executable
files on the Internet without scanning them first.
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Keep your Windows Operating
System updated with the latest security updates available. To install
security updates, click the link below and install the security updates
listed under Critical Updates.
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When networking, be sure
to password protect shared network drives.
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Disconnect infected
computers from a local area network (LAN) to avoid infecting your other
computers.
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