How to Fix Security Issues in Windows

Fixing minor security issues on your computer without heading to a specialist could save you hundreds of dollars. In addition to this, you could also be protecting all of your important files including family photos, work documents, videos, music, and more. With these few simple steps, you will improve the overall performance and security of your computer.

The basic security and diagnostic tool that can be used with a Windows computer can be found on the Microsoft support website. This free-to-use tool checks the default security features, the current anti-virus program that is being used, the firewall, and also offers Data Execution Prevention. It will even check the computer and its drive for any issues with phishing that may have taken place in the recent past. If problems are found, this diagnostic program will then offer basic solutions such as updating the operating system or activating the anti-virus program.

Users should keep all security and anti-virus programs updated and active day and night to prevent malicious files from being downloaded or harming one's computer. No matter how careful one may be with their computer, accidents can happen at any time including the Blue Error Screen, theft, damage to the hard drive, or a serious virus. This is why it is important to set regular backup points on one's computer as well as save all files externally with double layer DVDs, mini CDs, external hard drives, or any other data storage products.

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