Security Checklist for Your Computer
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.
Action Center
Use Action Center to make sure your firewall is on, your antivirus software is up to date, and your computer is set up to install updates automatically.
Windows Defender
Use Windows Defender to prevent malicious software, like spyware or viruses, from infecting your computer.
User Account Control
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.
Backup and Restore
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.
Windows Update
Set Windows Update to download and install the latest updates for your computer automatically.
Windows Firewall
Use Windows Firewall to help prevent hackers and unwanted software from gaining access to your computer through the Internet.
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.
Action Center
Use Action Center to make sure your firewall is on, your antivirus software is up to date, and your computer is set up to install updates automatically.
Windows Defender
Use Windows Defender to prevent malicious software, like spyware or viruses, from infecting your computer.
User Account Control
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.
Backup and Restore
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.
Windows Update
Set Windows Update to download and install the latest updates for your computer automatically.
Windows Firewall
Use Windows Firewall to help prevent hackers and unwanted software from gaining access to your computer through the Internet.
