1. If you are using Windows XP SP2, verify that your Firewall protection and automatic Microsoft Criticial Updates are enabled on your computer.
2. Install virus protection software(e.g. McAfee VirusScan®) and schedule it to automatically update daily. Virus protection keeps viruses, worms & Trojans from infecting your computer.
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1. Click on Start - Control Panel - Security Center
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2. Click on Internet Properties
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3. Click on the Privacy tab
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4. Click in the box by Block pop-ups a green checkmark will display.
5. Click on Apply and OK.

1. Click on Start - Control Panel - Security Center
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2. Click on Automatic Updates
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3. Click on Automatic (recommended)
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4. Ran the updates everyday at a time when your computer is turned on.
5. Click on Apply and OK.

How do enable Windows XP SP2 Firewall protection?

1. Click on Start - Control Panel - Security Center
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2. Click on Windows Firewall
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3. Click On (recommended)
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4. Click on OK.

Locking your computer whenever it is left unattended helps to prevent unauthorized access.

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard.
2. In the windows Security dialog box, click on Lock Computer
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3. To unlock your computer, Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard and type in your password.