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Home Security Tips Disable File Sharing in XP

PSMail Quick Tip: Some public or internet cafe computers have built-in keystroke loggers to collect usernames and passwords. These loggers can read every key you've pressed.  If you ever need access to a public computer, psmail can provide you with a OTP (one-time password) so that your log-in information can remain safe. However, even with this protection, we recommend that you not use public computers to access your bank account or other critically secure accounts, like PSMail.

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Disable File Sharing in XP

PSMail Quick Tip: According to Microsoft, you should disable File Sharing when surfing the Internet on a computer running Windows XP. For instructions on changing these settings, click Read More.

 

Start > My Computer > Tools > Folder Options. Click the View tab. Under Advanced Settings, scroll to the bottom and uncheck the box next to "Use simple file sharing (recommended)." Click Apply > OK.

For XP Service Pack 2, click Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Windows Firewall. Click the Exceptions tab. Under Programs and Services, uncheck the box next to File and Printer Sharing. Click OK.

 

 

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