PC - Do you check that Windows Security has 5 green ticks?

Updated by Tiago Araújo [SSW] 3 years ago. See history

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Often users don't know how to properly secure their computer and open themselves to vulnerabilities. Windows Security solves this by ensuring that a PC is running all the best practices to keep it safe from harm. The most important aspect of Windows Security is to check that you have the 5 green ticks. These ticks mean your computer is following the best practices for security.

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Figure: You want green ticks on these 5 settings

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