Combat spyware, viruses, and other malicious software.
Follow these tips to help keep your computer secure.
Set up Parental Controls
How can I help protect my computer from viruses?
Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer
When to trust a website
Change your Windows password
Solutions to common problems with logging on to Windows
What to do if you forget your Windows password
Why did my password expire?
How do I remove a computer virus?
Create a user account
Create a password reset disk
Create or change a password hint
Understanding security and safe computing
Tips for creating strong passwords and passphrases
Spyware: frequently asked questions
Online privacy and security: frequently asked questions
User accounts: frequently asked questions
Why use a standard user account instead of an administrator account?
How do I log on as an administrator?
Switch users without logging off
Turn the guest account on or off
Change a user's account type
What is User Account Control?
What are User Account Control settings?
Making your network more secure
How do I know if a wireless network is secure?
What are the different wireless network security methods?
Set up a security key for a wireless network
Monitor attempts to access and change settings on your computer
Firewall: frequently asked questions
Allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall
Understanding Windows Firewall settings
Open a port in Windows Firewall
Turn Windows Firewall on or off
Restore Windows Firewall settings
Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption
What's the difference between BitLocker Drive Encryption and Encrypting File System?
Learn more about BitLocker Drive Encryption
How can I tell if my BIOS supports BitLocker Drive Encryption?
How can I turn on or off BitLocker Drive Encryption remotely?
Why do I need to implement a recovery strategy for BitLocker Drive Encryption?
What can I control with Parental Controls?
Control when children can use the computer
Prevent children from using specific programs
Choose which games children can play
How can I add additional parental controls?
How to tell if games are appropriate for children
