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Set up your computer securely
You need to be sure that your computer has the following tools properly installed:
- Make sure your computer's firewall software is turned on.
- Make sure your computer has current anti-virus protection.
- Make sure your computer has current anti-spyware protection.
- Make sure your computer is configured to receive updates to its operating system automatically.
What do you need to do?
- Protect and Clean Checklist for. . . .
- Windows Vista Computers
- Windows XP Computers
- Mac OS X Computers
- Not Sure Which Operating System Version Your Computer Has?
- Windows Computers: Right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. The version of the operating system will be specified on the General tab under System.
- Macintosh Computers: From the "Apple" menu (select the Apple icon), select About this Mac.
- More Detailed Information
- Detailed security checklist for Windows Vista Computers
- Detailed security checklist for Windows XP and 2000 Computers
- Detailed security checklist for Macintosh OS X Computers