Windows 2000 Security Computer Software Web Tips Guide
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Enhancing Windows 2000 Security To Protect Your Data
By Dirk C Wallace
Windows 2000 security is both comprehensive and customizable.
Microsoft has long been known for bugs and security weaknesses
in each release of Windows, which are then exploited by hackers
and virus programmers. While Windows 2000 is not immune to these
issues, Microsoft programmers have learned from their mistakes
every step of the way and Windows 2000 security is quite good.
It should be noted that whenever security weaknesses are noted,
Microsoft immediately sends out update notifications to their
customers. You can also set your computer to automatically download
Windows updates so that you are always running the latest and
most secure version.
Windows 2000 Security Guide
Microsoft has issued a Windows 2000 security guide that is appropriate
to both Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server. The
complete Windows 2000 security guide can be found on Microsoft’s
website at microsoft.com.
The security guide walks the user through customization of Windows
2000 security for a variety of settings.
The security guide is extremely detailed and of high interest
and importance to system administrators who are dealing with business
computer security. However, casual users of Windows 2000 may find
the guide highly technical and unnecessary for their purposes.
For the average user, of greatest importance is knowing how to
set up home computer security, particularly general internet security.
Choosing Your Level Of Security
One of the best features of the Windows 2000 security is the
ability to choose your level of security. As a home computer security
user, this is a nice feature because you can just set it to the
desired level and not worry about it.
As a business computer security user, you can set the level for
your entire office and then not spend any time worrying about
what doors your employees may be opening up into your system.
Exceptions can be made for specific sites that you trust if they
are pertinent to the daily operation of your business.
Many Windows 2000 users back up their security protection with
third party software. Norton and McAfee are just two of the available
third party companies that specialize in pc security software.
You can choose from a range of products including antivirus software,
antispyware programs, and even software that allows you to back
your system up in time should it cease to operate correctly.
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Set Up Guest Accounts Without Admin Privileges
In order to make the most of your Windows 2000 security, set
your computer to automatically update Windows. You will need to
be connected to the internet in order to receive updates, which
can be set to run in the background as you do other things. Specific,
step by step instructions can be found in a series of security
articles at microsoft.com.
Run a full system scan with a third party program prior to installing
Windows 2000. Also consider using third party pc security software
in conjunction with the built-in Windows 2000 security features.
Setting Up A Secure Environment
While the Windows 2000 security package is a great system, if
you can use it in tandem with another computer firewall provider
then you will be setting up a secure environment that will be
very hard to breach.
If you allow the tools to work together, then the double layer
of protection will allow you to surf freely, without worrying
about who or what is tracking your online activity.
About the Author:
Dirk C Wallace has written a number of articles on computers and
software including
Anti-Virus Protection,
Basic Computer Training,
Computer Virus,
Computer Training Software,
Internet And Security,
Spyware Uninstall,
Adware Spyware Removal,
Computer Security Handbook,
Antispyware Software,
Computer Instruction.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Give Me Just The Computer Security Facts.....
If you’ve ever had your PC’s security program flash a message
that said someone was trying to access your computer, then you
know how important PC security is. If you haven’t, then take some
advice from those who have. There are crooked people in cyber
space, and if you give them access to your personal information
they will use it against you.
Banking records and financial information are just the beginning.
Take care of your private information. Make sure that your PC
security system is up to date and will protect you from the latest
hacking schemes and viruses which could compromise your computer.
Make sure all of the information on your computer is password
protected and most of all, make sure that your firewall software
is current and effective. Don’t fall prey to cyber thieves and
hackers. Protect yourself and your information with the best PC
security you can find.
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