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Protect Your Computer

Learn more about what you can do to protect your computer against viruses and security breaches.

Update your computer

The most important thing you can do to protect your Windows computer: keep it up-to-date with the latest patches and security updates.

Security Tips

Any computer connected to the Internet runs the risk of virus and security breaches. Use our security tips and learn how to build a secure personal computer.

These tips are intended for individual users (e.g., if your computer is off-campus or in a residence hall). Users connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) should contact their system administrator instead.