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ensuring your computer runs smoothly. Be careful! Some malicious programs claim to stop spyware, but
they are actually installing on your computer and will prevent real anti-spyware programs from operating
correctly in the future.
Like antivirus software, make sure you regularly run and update the program to keep your computer free
of spyware.
Use Windows Security Center
Windows provides a central area from where you can control the security settings of your computer,
helping you to protect it from Internet attacks and ensuring that the latest security updates have been
downloaded and installed on your computer.
To open the
Security Center
, click on Start > Control Panel > Security Center.
Alternatively, if a security alert has been reported (in the Notification Area, next to the clock) then you can
click on the notification balloon or double-click on the small Security Center icon. If the icon is hidden,
click on the arrow to show all the Notification Area icons.
The Security Center indicates the status and settings used for three of the most important applications that
protect your computer:
Windows Firewall, Windows Automatic Updates
and the virus protection appli-
cations.
Windows Firewall
and
Windows Automatic Updates
are provided by Microsoft as part of
Windows. The antivirus application varies according to the program installed on your computer.
Windows Firewall
A firewall is a security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. It
acts as a shield to block dangerous Internet threats and keep the information on your computer safe and
private.
Windows Updates
If you have an active Internet connection, Windows can check for important updates for your computer
and install them automatically. These updates include security patches and program updates that can
improve your computing experience and help protect your computer against new viruses and attacks.