Modern operating systems have built-in security mechanisms. These utilities help to effectively resist external threats, allowing you to ensure long-term stable operation of programs and the OS itself.
Necessary
- - access to the Internet;
- - administrator account.
Instructions
Step 1
The Windows Seven operating system has the most optimal protection today. After installing the specified OS, proceed with configuring the protection settings. First, disconnect your local network and internet connection.
Step 2
Now check your firewall settings. To do this, open the "System and Security" menu by selecting the appropriate link in the control panel. Open the Windows Firewall tab and click the Turn on or off link.
Step 3
Activate the "Turn on Windows Firewall" items for all available network types. Click OK and close the dialog. Now follow the link "Allow programs or components to run." Select the checkboxes for the programs and services that are allowed to access networks bypassing the firewall. Save the settings.
Step 4
Turn on user activity monitoring. To do this, select the "Accounts" menu in the control panel. Click on the link "Changing control parameters". Move the slider to the highest position with the option "Always notify in the following cases." Click OK.
Step 5
It is worth noting that for comfortable work with the operating system and ensuring a high level of protection, you need to configure the firewall yourself. Configure this security mechanism using the Advanced Options located in the Windows Firewall menu.
Step 6
If you want to create maximum protection for Windows, install two additional programs. First, select, download and configure quality antivirus software. It will allow you to fight viruses after they are introduced into the system.
Step 7
Secondly, be sure to install the firewall software. It is a kind of add-on to the firewall and prevents the download and installation of malicious files.
