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Windows XP security issues, updates and alerts Windows XP remains the preferred operating system in the enterprise. Learn how you can keep XP protected and safe with these articles on XP security issues and solutions, its features, and recent alerts and updates.



IN THIS TOPIC:	NEWS (24) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (212) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (42) , BEST WEB LINKS (10) , DEFINITIONS (1)


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	Longhorn's lengthy security wish list SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 21 Jun 2005 ARTICLE - Aside from demanding Microsoft carve in stone which security features will be released with Longhorn, TechEd conference attendees have both hopes and reservations about the new OS.


	How much encryption is too much? SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com \| 03.01.2005 OPINION - Many security companies try to thwart competitors by including stronger encryption in their products. But is this a battle worth fighting? Brien Posey offers his take on encryption-strength wars and explains how to ...


	8 tips in 8 minutes: Password authentication and protection SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 17 Jan 2005 ARTICLE - Part of 25 password hardening tips in 25 minutes, these eight tips offer best practices for password authentication and protection from SearchWindowsSecurity.com contributors.


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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 212


	Correct improperly assigned user rights in Windows XP Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 13 May 2008 TIP - Find out why your users might have different rights in Windows XP than what you want them to have.


	Process Explorer 10.2: Client security aid Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 24 Aug 2006 TIP - Process Explorer, a must-have Windows utility, is so essential it should be part of the OS. It can even act as a client security aid.


	Microsoft security bulletins for May Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 10 May 2006 TIP - A short run down of this months security bulletins.


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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 42


	Fast Guide: Hardening Remote Desktop SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 21 Apr 2006 FAST GUIDE - Remote Desktop allows users to access their work computers from virtually any computer they can get their hands on. See how to effectively harden Remote Desktop in this fast guide.


	Step-by-step guide: Elevating privileges for an administrator SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 26 Apr 2006 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Administrators need admin privileges, but not all the time. Learn how to work securely by only elevating your privileges as necessary.


	Checklist: Protecting users from themselves SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 04 Apr 2006 CHECKLIST - Users are prone to clicking on things they shouldn't. Eliminate this possibility by deactivating certain unneeded services on Windows XP machines.


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BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 3 of 10


	ServerFiles.com TechGenix Ltd. \| 24 Jun 2005 BEST WEB LINK - ServerFiles.com, previously 32Bit.com, is a download and software directory for network administrators and IT professionals that are looking for networking and server software for Windows 2003, Windows 2000 or Windows NT, and ...


	Steve Thornburg's Computer Security and Software Resources page Steve Thornburg \| 21 Apr 2005 BEST WEB LINK - This site provides numerous links to established resources on computer security and software security issues. You will find links to Windows security topics, articles and tips. It's a great starting point for your research.


	Customizing Windows Firewall WindowSecurity.com \| 18 Nov 2004 BEST WEB LINK - Deploying Windows Firewall's default configuration may hinder business-critical applications that require specific TCP or UDP ports to be open in order to function properly. This step-by-step guide illustrates how ...


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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 1 of 1


	drive-by download 21 Mar 2003 WORD - What is a drive-by download? A drive-by download is a program that is automatically downloaded to your computer without your consent or even your knowledge. Unlike a pop-up download, which asks for assent (albeit in a ...


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