After retiring, how can WinXP users keep the system security?

Microsoft has announced that it will stop the service support for Windows XP system, which means that Windows XP system is officially retired. If users want to continue using Windows XP system, they are likely to suffer. Attack on the network. In the face of various vulnerabilities and various hacking attacks, how can Windows XP users keep the security of the system?

windowsXP to maintain system security specific operations:

1. Update all applications in use, and delete applications that are no longer updated

Most often because of security vulnerabilities Utilize programs, Flash player, java framework, .NET framework, PDF reader and media player, and any application that has the opportunity to network, keep the latest version as much as possible

2. Immediately IE browser Update to IE8

IE is the most compatible browser, no matter whether you are using IE browser or not, because IE components are deeply rooted in the system core, we will use IE indirectly in many places, so it is recommended as soon as possible. Upgrade IE6 to IE8 browser.

3. Similarly, the office that is stopped supporting should also be deleted as soon as possible

Office is also a large number of security vulnerabilities, especially the function of embedded objects. .. So change to a version that supports updates as soon as possible (for example, support for Office 2010 on XP), or use a free open office alternative.

4. Delete infrequently used browser plugins and applications Programs

In addition to the most common flash, such as JRE (java), quicktime, PDF reader, silverlight, etc., many are rarely used, but are the most hidden vulnerabilities

5. Change to use restricted accounts

I have mentioned this many times before, because it is really important, restricting access to the core of the system can effectively reduce the destructive power of viruses or Trojan attacks. Just like android does not have root privileges to change the system

6. Install trusted antivirus, firewall programs, and keep updated

When the system no longer accepts updates, this may be The last line of defense, but it is important to note that Microsoft's free anti-virus MSE for XP will continue to provide updates until July next year!

7. Move XP to virtual machine

Want to get used to the new system, but also use the old system program, such as XP7 built in win7, or virtualbox (of course The performance part can't be expected.)

8. Filter the network source

As far as possible through the router with firewall function, you can reduce the direct attack from the network (of course, the hardware firewall needs to be detailed At the same time, please be careful not to use unknown wireless network or direct networking, so that the system is in a trusted network environment, if it is not feasible, please disconnect the network! !

If the system does not have the support of update service technology, it is easy to be exposed to the risk of wireless attacks, becoming the target of various hackers' preferred attacks, posing a certain threat to the security of the system, without technology. Support, no update patch, windowsXP system users can only do their own to hold the system position.