Windows Tutorial 5 Session 5.1 Protecting Your Computer

1. Windows Tutorial 5Session 5.1Protecting Your Computer

2. Objectives • Use the Action Center • Set up Windows Firewall and Windows Update • Protect your computer from viruses and other malicious software • Use Windows Defender to protect against spyware • Manage Windows Live Mail security New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

3. The Action Center New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

4. Using the Action Center • The Action Center is a Control Panel tool that helps you manage security from a single window. New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

5. Using the Action Center • To open the Action Center, click the Action Center icon in the notification area of the taskbar • In the message window, click Open Action Center • If necessary, click the Security heading New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

6. Using the Action Center New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

7. Managing Windows Firewall • To open Windows Firewall, in the Action Center window, click System and Security in the Address bar • Click Windows Firewall to open the Windows Firewall window New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

8. Adding a Program to the Allowed Programs List • In the left pane, click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall • In the Allowed programs and features list, click to select a program check box. If a program does not appear in this list, click the Add another program button and navigate to the program to add to the allowed programs list • Click the OK button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

9. Setting Up Windows Update • An update is a change to software that can prevent or repair problems, enhance the security of the computer, or improve the computer’s performance • In the System and Security window, click Windows Update New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

10. Setting Up Windows Update New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

11. Protecting Your Computer from Malware • In the System and Security Center window, click Security to expand the Security section • If necessary, click the Turn on now button • When a dialog box opens requesting your permission to run the antivirus program, click the Yes button • Click the Update now button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

12. Protecting Your Computer from Malware New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

13. Defending Against Spyware • Spyware is software that can install itself or run on your computer without your consent or control • Adware • Pop-up ads • To perform a scan with Windows Defender: • Click the Start button, and then type Windows Defender. Click Windows Defender in the search results • Click the Scan button arrow on the toolbar, and then click Quick Scan New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

14. Defending Against Spyware New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

15. Scheduling a Spyware Scan • In the Windows Defender window, click the Tools button on the toolbar to open the Tools and Settings page, and then click Options New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

16. Defending Against E-mail Viruses • An annoying and potentially dangerous type of privacy invasion is spam, or junk e-mail • Click the Start on the taskbar, point to All Programs, click Windows Live, and then click Windows Live Mail • Click the Menus button, and then click Safety options • Click the Security tab New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

17. Defending Against E-mail Viruses New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

18. Adding a Sender to the Blocked Senders or Safe Senders List • To block a sender in Windows Live Mail, right-click a message whose sender you want to add to the Blocked Senders list, point to Junk e-mail, and then click Add sender to blocked senders list on the shortcut menu. • To always allow a sender, right-click a message whose sender you want to add to the Safe Senders list, point to Junk e-mail, and then click Add sender to safe senders list on the shortcut menu. • Click the OK button. New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7