control panel >> network connections >> right click "local area connection" >> properties

>> advanced >> check the box under "Internet Connection Firewall" then choose "settings".

Services Tab - leave all unchecked unless there is a service you are running that people must be able to access.

Logging Options - Log everything.

ICMP - I left all these unchecked for the time being. (allowing nothing)

(this does not protect you from "Spy Ware". This only stops traffic from coming into your win-xp box (not all traffic). It does not stop traffic from going out.) If you need to stop traffic from going out and need a more secure firewall then download a real firewall like "zone alarm or black ice".

6. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Setting a screensaver password incase you leave some of that secret pr0n open when you walk away. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- right click on the desktop >> properties >> screen saver >> check the box next to " On
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