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Computer security test ,find out how vulnerable your computer is when browsing

Local Computer Security test
The very best way to test the local security on your local machine is by using the microsoft baseline security analyzer, it will check you computer to make sure you have the latest security patches for both the operating system and any other Microsoft application.


Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer download


once downloaded run the application, it takes a few minutes and then give you a break down of any security patches missing on your pc, you can then download manually if you wish.

Visit one of the links below to checkout how secure your pc is when browsing the internet, they basically work by testing various weaknesses on your computer including ,

PORTS, internet sharing, Messenger, Browser headers,

in theory if no weaknesses can be found then no one will be able to hack into your computer when your surfing, if weaknesses are found then you will be able to see where and what needs to be changed. Note—if using other online scanners please be careful if you’re asked to download any other files Shields Up
Shields up Security test

tests computer on File sharing, Common Ports, Service Ports, Messenger Spam, Browser header, plus custom port probe and information.

Good comprehensive online check, Very useful if you think your computer has one area that is particularly vulnerable.
Mcafee Wireless Security Test
Mcafee Online security test


Very good scanner test ports, file sharing on wireless connections.

Note – you have to download an active x control to run this, you’ll be prompted if you have XP service pack 2 installed.


Judging by what results you’ve seen come up, you’ll either be smiling or you’ll have a little bit of work to do.

It would be a good time to have a read of our

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info sheet, which covers all aspects of Windows Security from

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