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What Is Spyware?
What Is Spyware? Spyware is a broad category of malicious software designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer's operation without the informed consent of that machine's owner or legitimate user. While the term taken literally suggests software that surreptitiously monitors the user,... 2008-11-11, 5281🔥, 0💬

When do I need a certificate?
When do I need a certificate? Certificates are usually provided for you automatically. For example, you need a certificate to use a secure website for a transaction, such as purchasing something or banking online. You also need a certificate if you want to encrypt a file using Encrypting File System... 2009-03-17, 5279🔥, 0💬

Removing VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll)
Removing VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) 1. Ran HijackThis and did a system scan. 2. Found and checked the following items in the scan report: O2 - BHO: (no name) - {46A4E9D9-B30E-452A-8157-DBBEC 8573B03}- C:\Program Files\VSAdd-in\VSAdd-in.dll O3 - Toolbar: &VSAdd-in - {74DD705D-6834-439C-A735-A6DBE 26... 2009-04-07, 5269🔥, 0💬

What are certificates used for?
What are certificates used for? Certificates are used primarily to verify the identity of a person or device, authenticate a service, or encrypt files. Normally you won't have to think about certificates at all. You might, however, see a message telling you that a certificate is expired or invalid. ... 2009-03-17, 5259🔥, 0💬

User accounts FAQ - Do I need to use a password on my account?
Windows Vista Security - User accounts FAQ - Do I need to use a password on my account? No. However, we recommend that you use a strong password. Using a password is one of the most important things you can do to help keep your computer secure. When your computer is protected with a password, only s... 2009-10-19, 5254🔥, 0💬

Why do I need a certificate to use Encrypting File System (EFS)?
Why do I need a certificate to use Encrypting File System (EFS)? EFS uses an encryption key to encrypt your data. The encryption key is bound to a certificate. The first time you encrypt a file or folder, an encryption certificate and key will be created for you. 2009-02-17, 5246🔥, 0💬

When would a customer use Silverlight versus Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)?
When would a customer use Silverlight versus Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)? Microsoft recommends targeting the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) when building rich, immersive applications and experiences that can take full advantage of the Windows platform, including hardware acceleratio... 2010-03-16, 5239🔥, 0💬

What is a certification authority?
What is a certification authority? Certification authorities are the organizations that issue certificates. They establish and verify the authenticity of public keys that belong to people or other certification authorities, and they verify the identity of a person or organization that asks for a cer... 2009-03-03, 5184🔥, 0💬

If I have more than one writeable drive, how do I set one as the default for burning discs?
If I have more than one writeable drive, how do I set one as the default for burning discs? 1. Open Computer by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Computer. 2. Right-click the drive that is your disc burner, and then click Properties. 3. Click the Recording tab,... 2009-04-28, 5176🔥, 0💬

To scan the areas of your computer that spyware is most likely to infect
To scan the areas of your computer that spyware is most likely to infect 1. Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender. 2. Click Scan. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administr... 2009-03-24, 5154🔥, 0💬

What is phishing and how can Internet Explorer help protect me from it?
Windows Vista Security basics - Online privacy FAQ - What is phishing and how can Internet Explorer help protect me from it? Online phishing (pronounced like the word fishing) is a way to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail message or website. This... 2009-10-13, 5109🔥, 0💬

Making your network more secure - Run antivirus software on each computer
Windows Vista - Network security - Making your network more secure - Run antivirus software on each computer Firewalls help keep out worms and hackers, but they're not designed to protect against viruses; so you should install and use antivirus software. Viruses can come from attachments in e-mail m... 2009-11-24, 5102🔥, 0💬

User accounts FAQ - Do I need a user account to use Windows?
Windows Vista Security - User accounts FAQ - Do I need a user account to use Windows? Yes. When you set up Windows, you'll be required to create a user account. This account will be an administrator account to allow you to set up your computer and install any programs that you would like to use. Onc... 2009-10-16, 5075🔥, 0💬

Using Windows Security Center - Automatic updating ?
Windows Vista Security basics - Using Windows Security Center - Automatic updating ? Windows can routinely check for updates for your computer and install them automatically. You can use Security Center to make sure Automatic updating is turned on. If updating is turned off, Security Center will dis... 2009-06-02, 5070🔥, 0💬

When would I need a certificate that's not provided for me automatically?
When would I need a certificate that's not provided for me automatically? If you want a certificate for your personal use, it might not be provided automatically. For example, if you want to protect e-mail with a digital signature, you need to get the certificate yourself. 2009-03-10, 5006🔥, 0💬

Compact the personal folders (.pst) files in Outlook
How to compact the personal folders (.pst) files in Microsoft Outlook, to eliminate deleted item space and recover room on your hard disk? 1. Open the personal folder (.pst) file in Outlook. 2. On the File menu, click Data File Management. 3. Click the personal folder that you want to compact, and t... 2010-07-12, 4930🔥, 0💬

User accounts FAQ - What is a user account?
Windows Vista Security - User accounts FAQ - What is a user account? A user account is a collection of information that tells Windows what files and folders you can access, what changes you can make to the computer, and your personal preferences, such as your desktop background or color theme. User ... 2009-10-15, 4835🔥, 0💬

Making your network more secure - General network security recommendations
Windows Vista - Network security - Making your network more secure - General network security recommendations The following are general security guidelines for all home and small office networks. Keep your computer up to date To help keep the computers on your network safer, turn on automatic updati... 2009-11-17, 4818🔥, 0💬

Online privacy FAQ - What are cookies?
Windows Vista Security basics - Online privacy FAQ - What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that some websites put on your computer to store information about you. Cookies can make browsing more convenient by letting you return to websites without having to log in again, or by remembering yo... 2009-10-13, 4813🔥, 0💬

User accounts FAQ - What is a user group?
Windows Vista Security - User accounts FAQ - What is a user group? A user group is a collection of user accounts that all have the same security rights. The two most common user groups are the standard user and the administrator, but there are others. If you have an administrator account, you can cr... 2009-10-19, 4795🔥, 0💬

Online privacy FAQ - What's should I know about privacy policies?
Windows Vista Security basics - Online privacy FAQ - What's should I know about privacy policies? Many websites that collect personal information also publish privacy policies that describe how the site will use your information. Before entering any personal information into a website, you should re... 2009-10-14, 4700🔥, 0💬

Finding the information you want on the Internet
Finding the information you want on the Internet The Internet contains a vast collection of information, but finding what you are looking for can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you search the web more effectively. Use the Instant Search box In the Internet Explorer Instant Search box , ... 2010-07-20, 4405🔥, 0💬

Adding TV Tuner to Computer
How can I get TV tuner on my computer? The best way to add TV tuner to your computer is buy and install an external TV tuner like Hauppauge WinTV HVR-950Q - ATSC HDTV / QAM receiver / analog TV tuner - Hi-Speed USB - NTSC 2013-07-17, 4284🔥, 0💬

Microsoft Research extra tool bar button, extra tools menu
I use to have the "research" button on my tool bar in the last few versions of IE. I had upped to IE 10 a while back and recently went back to IE 9. I no longer have that button and I want it back! I kind find all kinds of info on getting rid of it but nothing on how to restore it. The file refiebar... 2013-12-16, 3562🔥, 0💬

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