Security checklist for Windows 7
In this article
- Action Center
- Windows Defender
- User Account Control
- Backup and Restore
- Windows Update
- Windows Firewall
Use this checklist to make sure you are taking advantage of all the ways that Windows can help keep your computer as secure and safe as possible.
Use Action Center to make sure your firewall is on, your antivirus software is up to date, and your is computer set up to install updates automatically. For more information, see How does Action Center check for problems?
Use Windows Defender to prevent malicious software, like spyware or viruses, from infecting your computer. For more information, see Using Windows Defender.
User Account Control prompts you for your permission before installing software or opening certain kinds of programs that could potentially harm your computer or make it vulnerable to security threats. For more information, see What is User Account Control?
It's important to back up your files and settings regularly so that if you get a virus or have any kind of hardware failure, you can recover your files. For more information about backing up your files, search for "back up" in Help and Support.
Set Windows Update to download and install the latest updates for your computer automatically. For more information, see Install Windows updates.
Use Windows Firewall to help prevent hackers and unwanted software from gaining access to your computer through the Internet. For more information, see Windows Firewall: recommended links.
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