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Networking

Not log ago we were all quite safe dialing up to the Internet, now with threat of computer viruses and spyware that's simply not the case anymore. Using a standard dial-up is still considered to be pretty safe if you're also armed with an up-to-date virus protection program, but you still need to cover several some basic procedures to be as safe as you needs to be.

Windows 95/98/NT/2000 have built-in networking abilities making it easy to connect computers together for sharing printers, and files, etc.... However, you have to be very careful. When a home network is setup, file and printer sharing will leave networked computers open to attack from computer viruses and malware that love to enter through just this kind of security breach.

To make your network safe from intruders you need to follow several basic steps to close the doors your system leaves open.

1) Open Control Panel and Double-click on Network

2) In the case of a Dial-up connection with a modem, find the TCP/IP protocol pointing to the Dial-Up Adapter and Click on Properties.

3) Click on the Bindings tab, and UNCHECK the File and Printer Sharing option
For other devices such as cable modems and such, find the correct TCP/IP option pointing to the device and follow the procedure above to uncheck the File and Printer sharing capabilities of the device.
As it true with changing any settings, it will take affect upon rebooting the computer and not until.

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