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Small Business Security Guidance for Windows XP

Help protect your desktop environment in a small business using the enhanced security and reliability features included in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Get started now with this collection of best practices and guidance, which includes settings and policy configuration information, how-to articles, and more.

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GuidesGuides
Additional Security ResourcesAdditional Security Resources

How-To Articles

•How To: Configure Enhanced Security Features for Internet Explorer from Windows XP SP2
•How To: Configure Windows Firewall on a Single Computer
•How To: Configure Windows Firewall in a Small Business Environment using Group Policy
•How To: Configure Windows XP SP2 Network Protection Technologies on a Single Computer
•How To: Configure Windows XP SP2 Network Protection Technologies in a Small Business Environment

Guides

•Adding and Securing a Computer Running Windows Server 2003 in a Windows Small Business Server 2003 Active Directory Domain
•Enforcing Strong Password Usage Throughout Your Organization
•Protecting Clients from Network Attacks
•Protecting Data by Using EFS to Encrypt Hard Drives
•Securing a Client Computer Running Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Domain
•Selecting Secure Passwords

Additional Security Resources

•Global Security Centers
•Developer Security Center
•Computer Security at Home
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