How To Find Out If Your Computer Is Protected From Online Threats

Did you ever wonder if there was a quick way to determine how vulnerable your computer is to online security threats? Well, there is, and you don't even have to be an über-geek to take advantage of it. It turns out that you can run a free online security scan of your computer at websites like Symantec's Security Check or Microsoft's Window's Live OneCare.


The process is quick and painless. To illustrate just how easy it is, we'll assume you elect to run a scan using Symantec's Security Check. These are the steps you'd follow:

1. Click on the Symantec Security Check link above.
2. Once there, click "go."
3. Under Security Scan click Start.
4. Read the End-User Agreement and if you agree to the terms select "I agree." Now click Next.

You're Done! Symantec will scan your computer and within minutes present you with an online report detailing just how secure your computer really is!