Sunday, November 25, 2007

Security: WIndows Security Center

Which of the following can you do through Windows Security Center in Windows XP?
1. Enable Windows Firewall.
2. Encrypt a data file.
3. >>Create a user account.
4. Change a user's password.

Explanation : Windows Security Center is installed with Windows XP Service Pack 2. It allows you to enable Windows Firewall, Automatic Updates, and the antivirus software you have installed. It also allows you to manage settings for these components.
Windows Security Center does not allow you to change a user's password. For that, you need to use the User Accounts utility or Local Users and Computers in Computer Management.

Windows Security Center does not allow you to encrypt a file. For that, you need to use Windows Explorer or the cipher command.
Windows Security Center does not allow you to create user accounts. For that, you need to use the User Accounts utility or Local Users and Computers in Computer Management.
Objective: Security