Security steps after re-install of Windows XP Pro

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Hi, all. I re-installed Win XP Pro on my computer due to problems with
system crashing. Can anyone give me advice/tips on what to do after
re-installing the OS and the steps while I download my applications. I
know to back up but there might be something I am forgetting since I am
new to this.

Thanks.
 
Will_in_SF said:
Hi, all. I re-installed Win XP Pro on my computer due to problems with
system crashing. Can anyone give me advice/tips on what to do after
re-installing the OS and the steps while I download my applications. I
know to back up but there might be something I am forgetting since I
am new to this.

Thanks.
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Assuming a clean install:

Offline:
1. Install operating system.
2. Apply Service Pack 2 if you didn't install with a cd that included
SP2 or a slipstreamed cd including SP2.
3. Make sure Windows Firewall is on.
4. Install a full-featured antivirus.

Online:
1. Update the antivirus definitions.
2. Install other programs.

Malke
 
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