One of the most often overlooked and seldom required
addtions to Windows is also one of the largest security holes. That being File
and Printer Sharing. If you do not need this option for something you are
doing it is best to disable it until or unless needed. It is very easy to do.
Click on START, then go to SETTINGS, then Network and Dialup connections.
Select the connection you are using to get online, then right click on it and
choose Properties. It should open a small window like this one. Choose
Networking, and make sure there is no check in the Network File sharing and
Printer Sharing box. Changes made here will not take effect until you close
and reopen the dial up connection if it is currently in use. There are also a
few security patches for this function if you do use it that you be applied and
are available at
Windows Update.
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