Defending Against Hackers
Install firewall software to block hackers.
Install anti-virus software to prevent backdoor viruses.
Install anti-spyware software to protect against keystroke loggers.
Update your operating system to remove security vulnerabilities.
Disable Terminal Services. With Windows XP, right click on My Computer, click on Manage, double click on Services and Applications, double click on Services, double click on Terminal Services, in the Startup Type text box select Disabled.
Encrypt files and folders that contain sensitive information.
Password protect your computer and disable the guest account if not in use.
Install firewall software to block hackers.
Install anti-virus software to prevent backdoor viruses.
Install anti-spyware software to protect against keystroke loggers.
Update your operating system to remove security vulnerabilities.
Disable Terminal Services. With Windows XP, right click on My Computer, click on Manage, double click on Services and Applications, double click on Services, double click on Terminal Services, in the Startup Type text box select Disabled.
Encrypt files and folders that contain sensitive information.
Password protect your computer and disable the guest account if not in use.
Tips And Suggestions
Computer Tune Up
1.Delete cookie files, history files, and temporary internet files.
2.Go to the Control Panel (Start, Control panel or Start, Settings, Control panel) and double click on Internet Options, under the General tab click on Delete Cookies, Delete Files, and Clear History.
3.Delete unnecessary files.
4.Empty the recycling bin.
5.Delete unneeded e-mails from your inbox and empty your deleted e-mail folder.
6.Remove unneeded icons from your desktop.
7.Uninstall unnecessary programs.
8.Run scandisk to fix file system errors.
9.Run Disk Defragmenter to improve system performance. Note: Delete all unnecessary files and programs first.
Install anti-virus software to prevent and remove viruses.
