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You can access the Security Center from a number of
locations:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Security Center
2. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System
Tools > Security Center.
The Security Center window is divided into 3 sections:
• Security essentials: this shows the status of your
Firewall, Automatic Updates and Virus Protection. If there
is a problem with any of these items the Security Center
will offer advice and guidance.
• Manage security settings for: this section provides
quick access to the Windows Firewall, Automatic Updates
and Internet Options.
• Resources: this section contains useful Internet links for
more information.
Windows Firewall
The Windows Firewall can help prevent hackers, worms and
other malicious software from accessing your computer and
stealing personal information. When a program tries to
access the Internet you will see a security warning similar to
the one in Fig. 42 on the screen.
If you trust the program then choose the Unblock option
and allow it to access your Internet connection. If you don’t
know what the program is then you can choose Keep
Blocking. The Windows Firewall will then prevent the
program from accessing your Internet connection.
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