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Operating Systems

Provides detailed instructions on many of the commonly performed operating system tasks .

Microsoft Windows Updates
 
Installing Windows XP sp2
 
Securing Windows XP
Please note: These settings are guidelines for minimum Windows Security. Systems Administrators may need to further restrict Security settings as needed.
Secure File and Print Sharing in Windows XP
File and printer sharing allows Windows 2000/XP machines to act as file/print servers. By default, when file and printer sharing is enabled, it is not secure, and can open the system to malicious attacks. For this reason, it is recommended that file and printer sharing not be enabled. Please contact Client Services for advice on other alternatives.
Removing Trojans
 
Windows Vista Overview
 
How to disable all Autorun features in Windows XP/Vista