Essays on Windows Firewall

Operating Environment:

Hardware: Laptop or Desktop Computers Software: Windows 8.1 Professional Description: This section deals with updating anti-virus definition files, configuring real-time scanning, full system scanning, fast or quick scanning for high vulnerability areas of the system, removable media scanning, and reviewing scan results in a Windows 8.1 system. Notes, Warnings, & Restrictions: Windows Defender is a sensitive utility used to perform system security tasks. Please exercise caution when using it.

Resources (Further Reading):

https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/definitions/adl.aspx http://www.thewindowsclub.com/update-windows-defender-manually-windows-8 Procedures: Update Anti-Virus Definition Files This procedure guides the user on how to update anti-virus definition files on a system running Windows 8.1. Search for Windows Defender from Start ...

This system administration manual was created for those who works with Microsoft Windows 8.1 and perform general administrative tasks. In fact, this paper consists of two parts. The first one includes technical procedures and the second part is mainly about user and group administration.

Technical System Administration Procedures

System Restore Point System Restore Point is one of the most important feature of the system security. Administrators often face with this issue. Thus, there are several simple steps for creating and using restore point for Windows 8.1. In order to create it, click on Start, then choose Control Panel, click on System and Security ...

Introduction

This paper outlines the web security required for a brand new Windows PC for home use with Windows 10 operating system. The PC connects to the internet using existing internet connection. It will also detail the essential security software that is needed for the keeping the computer secure, the password policy for the home computer, the steps that one has to take to ensure that the online banking process is secure. It will also outline the guidelines that one has to discuss with a 13-year old son regarding operating a Facebook account.

Securing the home Windows PC

Home computing carries the risk of theft ...