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Keep Your Windows XP Computer Secure |
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Monday, 02 April 2007 |
About Us Vectro Security is a web site devoted to helping people make their Microsoft Windows XP computers more secure and stable. With all of the threats of viruses, spyware and hackers it is important to keep your home computer secure. This web site will give you specific tips, hints and instructions on how to protect your PC. |  | Over the past several years security has become a large issue on the Internet, particularly on the world wide web. More and more malicious code is being written to prdoduce viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and other malware that can harm your PC and cause you to lose data. When theives get their hands on your personal files, they can gain acces to things like your bank accounts. In the worse case scenario, your identity could be stolen. Keep checking back here or subscribe to one of our news feeds for regular updates on how to prevent being a victim of cyber-crime. Subscribe To Our RSS Feed To stay informed subscribe to our RSS feed. This site uses smartfeed to autodetect which version is right for you. Every time a new article is posted in an of category, it will be added to the feed, keeping you in touch and up to date with the latest security articles. Learn more about RSS feeds and how to use them. | Please Vote For Us If you like this site and our information helps you, please sign up at FuelMyBlog (registration only takes a minute) and vote for this blog! There you will also find other great things to read. Also, try rating us at blogratings.com. Thanks! | | |
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Why To Avoid Upgrading to Windows Vista |
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Saturday, 07 April 2007 |
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Here are some reasons for holding off on installing Vista, at least for the time being: 1) Problems with DRM. 2) Security problems and bugs found in the first week. 3) Too soon to switch to something that has not had many of its bugs discovered.
4) The driver support for gaming and power apps is only in its infancy, as is the Vista OS itself. |
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Windows XP Security Basic Checklist |
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Friday, 06 April 2007 |
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Here is a basic checklist for keeping your Windows XP computer protected from viruses, spyware, hackers and identity theft. 1) Replace the firewall built in to Windows with a professional solution or a good free one. 2) Make sure you have a quality anti-virus program installed. 3) Remove any programs you are not using, especially ones that connect to the Internet. |
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