Windows 98/ME Security Checklist

Windows 98 and Windows ME are among the more secure versions of Microsoft's operating system because they were designed to be one-user operating systems, and not servers. There are fewer ways for people to access them remotely. However, you should still take measures to protect your system.

Follow the steps below to secure your personal computer:

• Set strong passwords on all accounts
  
  
• Install anti-virus software
  
  
• Use Windows update and security tools
  
  
• Install a personal firewall
  
  
• Disable file and print sharing
  
  
• Be careful how you use peer-to-peer file sharing applications
  
  
• Use secure file transfer
  
  
• Read ITS Security Alerts