Re: AUTOEXEC.BAT - Security File ?

From: null (null_at_planetzero.com)
Date: 11/16/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:50:55 -0500

Malke wrote:
> And Kason, you're really flailing when it comes to security. If you want
> to be secure, aside from buying some books which would be A Good Idea,
> follow these simple rules:
>
> 1. Keep your operating system patched.
> 2. Run a current version antivirus and keep the definitions updated.
> Don't let the subscription lapse.
> 3. Run a decent firewall.
> 4. Keep your third-party programs patched, particularly browsers.
> 5. Don't do file-swapping.
> 6. Scan for and remove malware regularly with Spybot Search & Destroy
> and Ad-aware. Keep those programs current and definitions updated.
> 7. Don't click on the flashy banners telling you to "Click here to
> secure your computer!" when you're on line.
> 8. Don't open email attachments.
> 9. If you surf on pr0nsites, don't install their "free viewers".
> 10. Don't install programs from questionable sources.
>
> If I've forgotten anything, Dave will add to it and I'll be happy that
> he did. ;-)
>
> Malke

A few other ideas for security:

For normal daily tasks, don't login with an account that has
Administrator privileges. Use strong passwords, and make a password
reset disk:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305478&Product=winxp 

-- 
The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and 
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their 
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not 
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice 
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting 
of this message.

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