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Articles and Information To Help You Secure Your Windows Computer

Articles and information to help you understand the holes and vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system and how to configure your computer to make it as secure as possible.
Backup and Restore Data in Windows Vista
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista
Using Parental Controls in Windows Vista
A visual step-by-step guide to configuring and using the Parental Controls features of Windows Vista
Vista Sidebar Security Gadgets
One of the semi-frivilous new features of Vista is the Sidebar, which can hold a variety of "Gadgets". There are gadgets to display the time, the local weather, your calendar, and a wide variety of third-party gadgets for monitoring all aspects of your computer system. These are the top picks for security-related Gadgets for the Sidebar.
Internet Explorer Protected Mode
A brief overview of the new Protected Mode of Internet Explorer in Vista ad how it helps to protect your computer
Security and Antivirus Software for Windows Vista
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, is the most secure version of the flagship operating system yet, it still requires protection from malware and other threats by antivirus and other computer security software. This is a quick look at some of the first security products available for Vista
WMF Image Handling Exploit Q&A
A series of questions and answers to help shed some light and provide some direction on this dangerous, unpatched exploit
Rootkits: They're Not Just For *Nix Anymore
Rootkits have been around for years, but have been most commonly associated with Unix and Linux systems. Recently, there has been a rise in the use of rootkits, particularly malicious rootkits, on computers using versions of the Windows operating system.

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