Security from XP to Vista

Hi everyone,

Just bought a new notebook running vista...

Have used XP from 2005 and have secured it, and delt with problems with the help of these forums.

Can anyone tell me the hot ticket ( free apps. combination ) to secure this
machine?

I've read Stem's post(s) on advanced configuration of M$ firewall but I would prefer to see what's going in and out of my machine -- for me, it's easier to permit or deny stuff when setting rules, and I like the red and green bars that inform on traffic. Have d'loaded online armour free but haven't installed it yet.

Still on dial-up, will be sitting behind a router asap.

Running avast so far (would run avira, but no email scanning ability) and that's about it.


Cheers.

 

Change your main account to a standard user account and only have one admin account with a strong password.

if you didnt get infected on xp you will be fine with vista.

 

You may also want to take a look at this thread here (https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=232857) to learn about software restriction policies.

Apply software restriction policies and using a standard user account and you have a great start for a secure system.

 

Thanks folks.

Shall do.