Run Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) on your Windows PC
If you are running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista as a desktop system, Microsoft has a quick way to evaluate your current security settings and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Using Internet Explorer, go to http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
- Follow the instructions provided to download the Security Analyzer to your PC, and run it regularly.
The Analyzer scans your computer for security vulnerabilities, and tells you how to fix them. It's quick and easy!
