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Change Windows Password – Prevent Attacks from Hackers By Changing Your Windows Password

Microsoft recently announced the results of a consumer survey that asked more than 38,000 people around the world about their perceptions of counterfeit software. The results demonstrated that consumers and small businesses in large numbers are wary of data loss and ID theft.  They have a right to be as the incidents of attacks have gradually increased in the past few years.

So how can people protect themselves against viruses, spyware, malware and piracy?  The following are a few approaches to protecting your personal files and documents.  All of the software mentioned below are affordable and easy to use.

1.       Change Your Windows Password and Password Protection and Recovery

One of the key ways to ward off attacks is to change your Windows password every so often as well as other passwords for your online services.  Also take care to ensure your password is long and random and comprised of letters and symbols that have no direct relation to you (in other words do not use your child’s name or mother’s birthday – those are easy to hack).  If you fear that constantly changing your Windows password puts you in danger of forgetting your password, there are several affordable and easy-to-use solutions such as Password Resetter to help you recover lost passwords.  Password Resetter will work on several versions of Windows from Windows NT to Windows XP and Windows Vista and Windows 7.  Therefore changing your Windows password as well as your web account passwords is an important means to halt attacks.

2.       Genuine Software

Another prudent approach is to make sure your software is genuine. Microsoft has a validation program to help consumers evaluate whether or not their software is the real deal.  If for some reason you have accidently purchased a pirated copy, Microsoft will help you upgrade the software (in some cases at no cost) as well as investigate the perpetrators who sold you the phony product.  One way to ensure the software is genuine is to check the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label on the packaging. This label is a visual identifier that will signify if the software you have installed is authentic.

3.       Anti-Virus Software Protection:

Anti-virus packages are another very important approach to protecting your documents and intellectual property.  There exists software products that are tailored to small businesses in several versions depending on the size and needs of your business. Generally these kind of software helps to block viruses, spyware, web threats and hacker attacks.

Learn more about windows password security and how to change Your Windows password If you have forgotten.

About the Author

Undergraduate:
BA, English Studies
Minor, Communication Studies
Minor, Bible Studies
The Master’s College
Santa Clarita, California

Graduate:
MA candidate, English
California State University Northridge

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