How to Enable Windows Security
If you have multiple users on your computer, are connected to the Internet or are on a network, you should take measures to protect your computer from harm. There are computer criminals that would like nothing more than to steal personal information from your computer or to damage your computer in some way. Viruses typically serve no purpose other than to be malicious to a user's computer. The Windows Security Center can help you to protect your computer.
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Instructions
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Windows XP
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Click the "Start" button located on your taskbar. Select "Control Panel."
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Select "Performance and Maintenance," then "Administrator Tools."
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Double click "Services," then double click "Security Center." The "Security Center Properties" window will open.
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Click the "General" tab.
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Select the "Automatic" option under "Startup type:" This will enable Windows security.
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Exit the "Security Center" and the "Control Panel."
Windows Vista
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Click the "Start" button located on your taskbar. Select "Control Panel."
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Click the "Security" option, then the "Security Center" option.
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Select the options you want to activate. Click any or all of the following options: "Firewall," "Automatic updating," "Malware protection" or "Other security settings."
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Exit the "Security Center" and the "Control Panel."
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