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A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows
Scott Granneman, 2004-02-13

Most people don't secure their computers or act in a secure manner, and the main reason is that the average user just doesn't know what to do. Here is a checklist on security for home computer users that you can share with your friends, family, churches and clubs.

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A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows 2004-02-14
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A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows 2004-02-17
Anonymous
My thoughts exactly. Disable File and Printer sharing as well.

I don't know why you would configure WU to automatically update and install. In my book that's a no-no.



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A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows 2004-02-15
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