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Registry: Crucial Settings to Boost Windows Security

There are many different things that can affect how secure your PC is, from the anti-virus software you run to the firewall settings you have configured. However, if you really want to get to the heart of your PCs security, you need to delve deep into the registry, and alter the settings which control your PCs security directly. Since these tweaks are not widely known, most users dont bother to apply them, thus leaving their systems vulnerable to attack. In this article, well show you how you can give your PC a free security boost by applying little-known tweaks to your systems registry, to protect you while online and keep the hackers at bay.

Category: Internet & Security
Issue: 2010 Issue 1 February/March
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Article Reference: R14