Re: security
From: Steven Umbach (n9rou_at_n0spam-comcast.net)
Date: 01/28/04
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:03:55 GMT
I have several computers on a home network that I never have a need to
reinstall. First off you need a firewall, virus protection [scan all emails
also] that stays updated, and keeping current on critical updates at Windows
Update that can be done automatically. Other things to do include making sure
that the guest account is disabled and that you are using strong passwords
assuming you are using W2K/XP Pro and disabling file and print sharing if your
computer is not offering shares on a network. There is a tool from MS called
Microsoft Security Baseline Analyzer that can help increase security of the
operating system. If your computer is used by other users, try to prevent them
from downloading and installing junk from the internet. I also use Norton
Systemworks [bought from NewEgg for $23] which comes with Ghost which allows me
to make a image of my install so that if problems occur I can reinstall my whole
operating system and applications in under 10 minutes. --- Steve
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.asp
https://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
http://www.safer-networking.org/ -- use this occasionaly also.
"Manfred" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:578301c3e5bd$14aa2360$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> I'm getting so weary of re-installments. Microsoft say's
> to turn off un-needed services. Where can I find a page
> which states the bare mininum of services,how to turn
> them off/on and by which you could still operate a home
> computer with internet capability?
>
> I don't hear of Macs having the same level of problems
> and am seriously thinking of switching.
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