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*Computer Security Related Tools From Microsoft®
If you are having computer problems and looking for help you came to the right place. These tools offered from Microsoft and can help you repair your own computer - at no-cost.
Some of these tools probably already exist on
your computer, but maybe you don't know where
to find them. All the links you will find below
will bring you to either no-cost download from
Microsoft, or to an article on how to use one
of the many tools built into Windows by default.
How To Use These Tools
Below you will be able to find links to instructions on how to use Disk Clean Up, Disk Defragmentor, Last Know Good Configuration, Microsoft Windows Update, MSCONFIG, Recovery Console in Windows XP, Safe Mode, System File Checker etc...
Tutorials and articles on these subjects and many more can be found here. If you are having trouble with spyware and/or viruses you came to the right place. First, read our artilcle on how to remove spyware, and/or how to remove a virus, then come back to this page and learn how to use many tools from Microsoft.
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Virus & Spyware Related Tools and Tutorials*
Click on a title to go to the download page.(will open in a new window)
- Disk Cleanup
This How-To Article shows you how to use Disk Cleanup to clean up old unused files that are no longer needed by your computer. If you would like to configure Disk Cleanup to run automatically in Window XP click here.
- Disk Defragmenter ---
98/2000/XP/2003
It’s essential that an operating system be able to maintain your disks at peak levels of reliability and performance. The Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP operating system does this through a built-in system tool called Disk Defragmenter. If you would like to configure Disk Defragmenter to run automatically in Windows XP click here.
- Last Known Good Configuration
The Last Known Good Configuration startup option allows you to recover from a problem by reversing driver and registry changes made since you last started Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Professional does not update Last Known Good Configuration information in the registry until the operating system successfully restarts in normal mode and a user logs on and is authenticated.
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer V1.2.1
MBSA is a
best practices vulnerability assessment tool for the Microsoft platform. It is a tool designed for the IT Professional
that helps with the assessment phase of an overall security management strategy.
MBSA Version 1.2.1 includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems.
 Windows
Defender - Beta 2---
2000 SPk 4 or later/Windows XP SPk 2 or later
Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a program that helps protect
your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security
threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features
Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions
against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface
that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
- Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool ---
2000/XP/2003
This tool will help to remove specific, prevalent malicious software from infected systems. Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool
even if your computer seems to be fine. In addition to using this tool, you should use an up-to-date antivirus product to help protect your computer from other malicious software.
- Microsoft Windows Update
This is where prevention begins. Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, hardware.
Windows Update scans your computer to see what updates are
required and provides you with a list of updates tailored just for you.
- Msconfig ---
95/98/2000/XP/2003
MSCONFIG was built into Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP is a special tool called the "Microsoft System Configuration Utility" or simply "MSCONFIG."
Designed to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer, MSCONFIG can also be used to ensure that
your computer boots faster and crashes less. You will find downloads available for Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP.
- Recovery Console in Windows XP
This section describes the functionality and limitations of the Windows Recovery Console. The Windows Recovery Console is designed to help you recover when your Windows-based computer does not start properly or does not start at all.
- Safe Mode in Windows XP
If you are unable to start your system by using Last Known Good Configuration, Windows XP Professional provides safe mode, a startup option that disables startup programs and nonessential services to create an environment useful for troubleshooting and diagnosing problems. In safe mode, Windows XP Professional starts a minimal set of drivers that the operating system needs to function. Support for devices such as audio devices, most USB devices, and IEEE 1394 devices is disabled to reduce the variables that you need to account for when diagnosin the cause of startup problems, Stop messages, or system instability.
- System File Checker (sfc.exe) ---
98/2000/XP/2003
Use the built in Windows System File Checker to scan and verify the versions of all Windows protected system files.
- Windows Live Safety Center ---
2000/XP
Get full service for your PC
Windows Live Safety Center is a service designed to help ensure the health of your PC.
* Check for and remove viruses
* Improve your PC's performance
* Get rid of junk on your hard disk
Use the full service scan to check everything, or turn to the scanners and information in the service centers to meet your specific needs.
- Windows XP Home Edition Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup.
- Windows XP Professional Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup.
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