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  • Internet Explorer 7 and its security issues

    Still relatively young, Internet Explorer 7 is not without its share of problems. Learn how you can prevent Internet Explorer 7 from randomly restricting your favorite Web sites as well as how you ...

  • Office 2007: A look at its security features

    So what has Microsoft done to make sure that malware and other nasty intruders don't mess with your important documents? This tip explains some of the relevant security features in Office 2007.

  • Use RunAs to run Explorer window with elevated privileg

    In IE6, admins who use the secondary logon (RunAs) when logged on as a user with limited rights were able to run an Explorer window with elevated privileges. But this feature no longer exists in In...

  • Repair XP network settings with WinsockXPFix

    Like the NETSH command, the utility WinsockXPFix can be used to repair the Windows XP network stack. But WinsockXPFix is easier to use, and you'll be able to avoid the "scrape and install" solution.

  • Step 5: Report what happened

    You don't know everything about every system you need to test for security flaws. Get others engaged in security assessments; they'll be more likely to help you if trouble arises.

  • Step 4: Let your testing be known and keep people in th

    You don't know everything about every system you need to test for security flaws. Get others engaged in security assessments; they'll be more likely to help you if trouble arises.

  • Step 3: Let everyone know that problems will likely occ

    You don't know everything about every system you need to test for security flaws. Get others engaged in security assessments; they'll be more likely to help you if trouble arises.

  • Step 2: Get input and information from others

    You don't know everything about every system you need to test for security flaws. Get others engaged in security assessments; they'll be more likely to help you if trouble arises.

  • Step 1: Determine the business goals

    You don't know everything about every system you need to test for security flaws. Get others engaged in security assessments; they'll be more likely to help you if trouble arises.

  • Microsoft Windows Vista: A review of UAC

    User Account Control (UAC) is one of Windows Vista's new security features. Security expert Serdar Yegulalp shares his experiences -- the good ones and the bad -- working with UAC.

  • Controlling Windows executables

    Take better control of what's running in your system and set up whitelists and blacklists for desired and unwanted Windows executables.

  • Pop-ups in IE are hijacking my homepage

    Spyware that uses Internet Explorer to bring pop-up ads to a user's homepage can be pretty annoying. Learn what to do about it from security threats expert Kevin Beaver, who.offers resources and a...

  • Reduce your Web server's attack surface

    Prevent security vulnerabilities in your system by reducing your Web server's attack surface . Learn the five steps that can help you protect yourself further.

  • Configure Vista Firewall for outbound filtering

    Did you know that Microsoft disabled outbound packet filtering by default in Windows Vista Firewall? And you can't fix that in the Security Center, either. This tip shows you how to access and chan...

  • Defrag freeware outpaces native tools in Windows

    JkDefrag is a free defragmentation utility that's more advanced than the native tools in Windows. In fact, some of its more sophisticated features are features you usually only see in defragmentati...

  • What to do if system hangs when building DMI pool

    When powered on, a PC creates the DMI pool, which shows the devices available to the BIOS. If a PC hangs at this point, here are some possible culprits.

  • Internet Explorer 7: Troubleshooting tips

    Can't seem to find what's causing Internet Explorer 7 to misbehave? Troubleshoot the browser with these helpful tips.

  • Microsoft Windows Vista Security Center review

    Learn about Vista's Security Center in this first installment in our series on getting to know the newest Windows operating system.

  • Hunting down a hacker

    If you've ever discovered that your network has been hacked, you've probably wondered how to track down the perpetrator. Find out how to track down hackers with this advice from network security ex...

  • Managing information risks: Do you have IT governance?

    Think you've got IT governance under control? You probably don't, says security guru Kevin Beaver. Read up on the problems you may be facing in your shop (that you're unaware of) and the steps you ...