Windows Security Center can help enhance

your computer's security by checking the

status of several security essentials on your
computer, including firewall settings,
Windows automatic updating, anti-malware
software settings, Internet security settings,

Security
and User Account Control settings. If
Windows detects a problem with any of these
security essentials (for example, if your
antivirus program is out of date), Security
Center displays a notification and places a
Security Center icon in the notification area.
Click the notification or double-click the
Security Center icon to open Security Center
and get information about how to fix the
problem.
 Firewall-A firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software (such as worms) from gaining
access to your computer through a network or the Internet. A firewall can also help stop your
computer from sending malicious software to other computers. Windows checks if your computer
is protected by a software firewall. If the firewall is off, Security Center will display a notification
and put a Security Center icon in the notification area.
 Automatic Updating-Windows can routinely check for updates for your computer and install them
automatically. You can use Security Center to make sure Automatic updating is turned on. If
updating is turned off, Security Center will display a notification and put a Security Center icon in
the notification area.
 Malicious Software Protection-Malicious software (malware) protection can help protect your
computer against viruses, spyware, and other security threats. Security Center checks if your
computer is using up-to-date antispyware and antivirus software. If your antivirus or antispyware
software is turned off or out of date, Security Center will display a notification and put a Security
Center icon in the notification area
 Other Security Options-Windows checks your Internet security settings and User Account Control
settings to make sure they are set at the recommended levels. If your Internet or User Account
Control settings are changed to a security level that is not recommended, Security Center will
display a notification and put a Security Center icon in the notification area.
Functions

 Protected and supervisor mode.

 Allows disk access
 Multitasking
 Handling I/O operations
 Error detection and handling
 Manipulation of the file system
 Program execution