Security settings in the Control Panel can be adjusted to help protect your computer and your personal information. The steps to achieve this will depend on the version of Windows you are running.
For Windows 10:
1. Open the Control Panel (Windows + X > Control Panel).
2. Click the System and Security category.
3. Click the Check Your PC option.
4. Click the Security tab.
5. Under the Security section, there will be a variety of settings, including: Firewall and Network Protection, User Accounts, User Authentication, and Device Access and Password Protection.
6. You can select the appropriate settings for each and make adjustments as needed.
7. For example, click the Firewall and Network Protection and change the settings to control which programs can access the Internet and other networks.
8. You can also adjust the user access settings to control who can make changes to the computer.
9. Next, you can adjust the user authentication settings to create a secure login process.
10. Finally, you can adjust the device access and password protection settings to control who can access your computer and to add extra security measures such as two-factor authentication.
11. Once all of the settings have been adjusted, click the Save button to apply the changes.
For Windows 7:
1. Open the Control Panel (Search bar > Control Panel).
2. Click the System and Security category.
3. Click the Check Your PC option.
4. Click the Security tab.
5. Under the Security section, there will be a variety of settings, including: Windows Defender, User Accounts, User Authentication, and Device Access and Password Protection.
6. You can select the appropriate settings for each and make adjustments as needed.
7. For example, click the Windows Defender and turn it on or off depending on whether you want it active or not.
8. You can also adjust the user access settings to control who can make changes to the computer.
9. Next, you can adjust the user authentication settings to create a secure login process.
10. Finally, you can adjust the device access and password protection settings to control who can access your computer and to add extra security measures such as two-factor authentication.
11. Once all of the settings have been adjusted, click the Save button to apply the changes.
It is important to remember that the more secure setting you use, the more difficult it will be for someone to access your computer or personal information. Adjusting these settings can give you peace of mind that your information is being kept safe.