Fix your own computer for seniors for dummies- P5: The way I look at being a senior is this: We got there ahead of the rest of the pack. Let those behind us get all excited over tweets and iPods and video games that simulate the challenges and joys of life. | Chapter 6 Keeping Intruders out of Your Computer Figure 6-1 Security services Configure Windows Security Center 1. Choose Starts Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. 2. Follow the appropriate step for your version of Windows Windows XP and Vista In Classic View doubleclick the Security Center icon. Windows 7 In Classic icon View click Action Center and then choose Security. In Category View click System and Security then click Action Center and choose Security. I 111 05 Part II Keeping Your PC Healthy with Preventive Maintenance Whichever method you use Windows Security Center opens displaying an opening screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6-2. Click to get more information online. Note the settings for Security Center s monitored areas. Figure 6-2 3. Study this screen to understand what Windows Security Center is monitoring and make sure that your computer is protected. If all sections are marked On or green Security Center is configured properly and crucial security software is running. I 111 06 Chapter 6 Keeping Intruders out of Your Computer Vista and Windows 7 also include an Other Security Settings section where you can check the status of User Account Control UAC and Network Access Protection NAP . UAC lets you know when programs try to make changes in your computer. NAP which is for corporate networks verifies individual computer configurations and manages automatic updates. Build a Firewall in Windows 1. Choose Starts Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. 2. Follow the appropriate step for your version of Windows Windows XP In Classic View double-click the Windows Firewall icon. Vista and Windows 7 In Classic View click Windows Firewall. In Category View click System and Security and then select Windows Firewall. Whichever method you use Windows Firewall opens displaying a screen like the one shown in Figure 6-3. A public network is simply one that anyone can access without entering a passcode. This type of network may be in your
