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Limited User accounts help protect your Windows XP computer when you surfLimited User accounts help protect your Windows XP computer when you surf

It's simple to set up multiple accounts on your computer. And it's wise to avoid surfing the Internet from an administrator account.


Browser hijacking: Help avoid it and undo damageBrowser hijacking: Help avoid it and undo damage

Help protect your Internet browser and regain control over what you do and see online.


Disable unwanted programs with Windows Vista or Windows XP SP 2Disable unwanted programs with Windows Vista or Windows XP SP 2

If you've downloaded a program that you don't want, here are some ways to remove it.


5 steps to help protect your computer before you go online5 steps to help protect your computer before you go online

Help secure your computer against viruses, hackers, spyware, and other Internet threats.


Improve the safety of your browsing and e-mail activitiesImprove the safety of your browsing and e-mail activities

Use high-level security settings, designate trusted Web sites, read e-mail in plain text format, and use a pop-up blocker to maximize your safety online.


How to tell which version you are runningHow to tell which version you are running

If you are not sure which software version you are running, or even if you have the software installed, here's how to check.


Find tools you can use to remove unwanted softwareFind tools you can use to remove unwanted software

Download detection and removal tools provided by Microsoft and other companies.


Protect your computer from counterfeit softwareProtect your computer from counterfeit software

To help make sure your software is genuine, validate your copy of Microsoft Windows today.

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