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Note: Windows Defender works with your Windows Update settings to automatically install the latest
definitions.
User Account Control
User Account Control is a feature in
Windows that can help prevent unau-
thorized changes to your computer. User
Account Control will ask you for permission
or an administrator password before
performing actions that could potentially
affect your computer's operation or that
change settings that affect other users. When
you see a User Account Control message,
read it carefully, and then make sure the
name of the action or program that's about to
start is one that you intended to start.
By verifying these actions before they start,
User Account Control can help prevent
malicious software (malware) and spyware from installing or making changes to your computer without
permission.
To access User Account Control settings, click on ‘Start’
> Control Panel > User Accounts.
Note: You may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account
settings window (see image above).
Internet Explorer Security Settings
Internet sites use small files called cookies to keep track of user preferences and information. You can adjust
your Internet browser's security settings to determine how much -or how little- information you are willing
to accept from a Web site.
To access Internet Explorer security settings:
1. In Internet Explorer, click on Tools > Internet Options.
2. In the Privacy tab, move the slider up or down to select a setting.
How do i know when my computer is at risk?
If the
Security Center
reports an alert, or if your computer behaves erratically, crashes unexpectedly or if
some of your programs do not work correctly, your computer may be infected by malicious software.
However, do not blame any computer problem on a virus! If you suspect your computer is infected, the first
thing to do is update -if you have not already done so, and run your antivirus and anti-spyware software.
Windows Remote Assistance
Remote Assistance allows a Windows Vista user to tempo-
rarily take over a remote Windows Vista computer over a
network or the internet to resolve issues. Remote Assistance
makes it possible to diagnose and repair problems with a
computer without personally visiting it.
You can access Remote Assistance by clicking on Start
>
All Programs > Maintenance > Windows Remote
Assistance. Upon launching Remote Assistance, you will see
a screen giving you the choice of either inviting someone to
help you or offering to help someone.