2007-07-16 23:14:37 · 4 answers · asked by Alonda 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Easy! Security of Windows Vista based on the following - each starting program runs without administrative privilegies. Here is how you can apply this for WinXP: create LIMITED (not admin) account and use it (Control Panel -> User Accounts). When you'll be logged in as LIMITED user you will be protected as you would be on Windows Vista. Anyway, you should have at least two accounts on WinXP: administrator and limited. The first one is to install programs and modify settings, the second is for your work. The only one risk is installing programs which you don't trust using administrative account.
2007-07-16 23:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by Yuriy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no windows is safe... what ever give you the idea it was every day there are more and more viruses comming out for windows... and windows XP is still being updated and will be for the next couple of years.. as for Vista... well what can one say in it's defense... not a lot that will take another 7 years to put right...... read the web news....
2007-07-17 06:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Carling 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Make sure your Microsoft Windows XP has "Service Pack 2" installed, you can download it here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx an anti-spyware from Microsoft, "Windows Defender" http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx and also "Windows Live OneCare" http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm which requires an annual payment or you can just use "AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition" http://free.grisoft.com/
2007-07-17 06:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lloyd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always use a limited account so that viruses can't install themselves...
2007-07-17 06:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by Abraham Darius Llave 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋