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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 2004-02-15
Anonymous
Nice list. It will certainly help me in making my family and friends a bit more security aware.

Some additions:
- Disabling unused Windows accounts (especially the guest account)
- Disabling common services that are enabled by default but shouldn't be (for example Windows Messenger Service)
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