FAQs

-Use the Internet Explorer Information Bar.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 includes many additional features that allow you where you can see information about downloads, blocked To test the actual security of your computer. KEL Computers pop-up windows, potential security risks, and other activities. This information Provides Free Symantec Security Check helps you to avoid potentially harmful files you might otherwise accept from the Internet. The Information Bar doesn't clutter up your browser when you don't need it. It only appears when there's information to communicate. Continue...

-How do I know my computer is secure?
to take control of your security when you surf the Web. Installing and running Norton internet security or Norton Internet Explorer now displays an Information Bar (just below the address bar) Personal Firewall and Norton Anti-virus is a very good start. Continue....

-Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer.
Many legitimate advertisers on the Internet use windows that pop up in the middle of your screen to display a message. They might also open when you click a link or button on a Web site, and they might open either over or under the window you wish to view. Some pop-ups are helpful. For example, if you click an image to see a larger version, it might open in a pop-up window. Unfortunately, some pop-up windows can contain inappropriate content or can be a way for you to accidentally download dangerous software (called spyware or adware) onto your computer. With Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Internet Explorer allows you to prevent most pop-up windows from appearing over pages you want to view while you're using the Internet. Continue...

-Understanding Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall, previously known as Internet Connection Firewall or ICF, is a protective boundary that monitors and restricts information that travels between your computer and a network or the Internet. This provides a line of defense against someone who might try to access your computer from outside the Windows Firewall without your permission. If you're running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Firewall is turned on by default. However, some computer manufacturers and network administrators might turn it off. Continue...

-Manage Your Computer's Security Settings in One Place.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) contains a collection of new technologies designed to help keep your PC and your personal information more secure. SP2 also makes it easier to monitor these settings with the new Windows Security Center, available through the Control Panel. The Security Center lets you check the status of your essential security settings. You can also use it to find information about the latest virus or other security threat or to get customer support from Microsoft for a security-related issue. Continue...

-Use the New Security Improvements in Outlook Express.
If you use Outlook Express, the e-mail program that comes with Windows XP, you might notice that some settings have changed after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The new default settings are designed to help protect your computer against viruses and worms and help reduce the amount of spam e-mail you receive. The new settings do more to help you avoid viewing offensive content in an e-mail, reduce the amount of junk mail you receive, and lessen the risk of receiving dangerous content through an e-mail. Microsoft recommends that you maintain the default settings shown below to help protect your computer and personal information. Read on to learn more about these new settings. Continue...

-Issues After Installing MS Windows XP Service Pack 2.
After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), some programs may seem not to work. By default, Windows Firewall is enabled and blocks unsolicited connections to your computer. This article discusses how to make an exception and enable a program to run by adding it to the list of exceptions. This procedure permits the program to work as it did before the service pack was installed. Continue...

-Windows XP Service Pack 2 FAQ 's
Please note that this Windows XP service pack 2 FAQ is aimed at the home user only... Corporate users should seek advice from the Microsoft website. Continue...

-What is Spy-Ware & Ad-ware?
Spy-Ware and Ad-Ware programs can be found in many places. Spy-Ware and Ad-Ware usually is installed along with other programs such as KaZaa or Morpheus. Continue...