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
Windows Firewall
Use Windows Firewall to help prevent hackers and unwanted
software from gaining access to your computer through the Internet.
