XP Security Tips

This checklist outlines the steps you should take to reach a baseline of security with
Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional computers, either on their own
or as part of a Windows NT or Windows 2000 domain. Additional information about these
checklists can be found on the Microsoft Website - http://www.microsoft.com/security

Important: The purpose of this checklist is to give instructions for configuring a
baseline level of security on Windows XP computers. This guide does not provide a
complete list of all security features provided in Windows XP or how to use them. A
complete list of new security features available in Windows XP is available on the
Microsoft Web site.

Windows XP Professional Configuration - 12 Steps

  1. Verify that all disk partitions are formatted with NTFS
  2. Protect file shares
  3. Use Internet Connection Sharing for shared Internet connections
  4. Enable Internet Connection Firewall
  5. Use software restriction policies
  6. Use account passwords
  7. Disable unnecessary services
  8. Disable or delete unnecessary accounts
  9. Make sure the Guest account is disabled
  10. Set stronger password policies
  11. Set account lockout policy
  12. Install antivirus software and updates

    * I also advise using Micro Soft Anti-Spy program:


    These security tips are suggested by Microsoft to provide a baseline level of
    security for your computer.

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