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Tired <b>children install software</b> or questionable programs that run you prefer they left to themselves? AppLocker is a new feature of <b>Windows 7</b>, which ensures that users can run programs that you specify. Do not worry, it is easier to configure than it sounds: you can create a rule to allow all signed by a certain publisher, choose Microsoft is, and that a rule can perform all Microsoft programs signed. Launch gpedit.msc and go to <b>Computer Configuration</b> &gt;<b> Windows Settings</b> &gt; <b>Security Settings</b> &gt; <b>Control Policy Implementation AppLocker</b> &gt; to get an idea of how it works.<br />

<span> How to Change the Default Open With Program in Windows 7.<br /> <br /> 1. Right click on a file with the same file extention you want to change the default launching program for and then select Properties.<br /> <br /> </span><img src="issken_12.png" /> <br /><span> 2. Next click on the change button.<br /> <br /> </span><img src="issken_13.png" /> <br /><span> 3. Next you will want to click on the program you want to open the file. Note if there is more than one program installed that Windows knows supports the program the name will show up in this list.<br /> <br /> Note if there is more than one supported program and/or you are trying to find a program that will open a certain format I would recomment that you ucheck the "Always use the selected program..." until you are certain because this will tell Windows to now use that program to open that format.<br /> <br /> </span><img src="issken_14.png" /> <br /><span> Also note some times the program that you want to use is not on this list. If it is not you will need to click on the Browse button and file the EXE file to the program that you what to use. After you find the Executable file for the program it will show up on the list.<br /> <br /> 4. After you have selected the program that you want to open the file with then click on the OK button.<br /> <br /> 5. At this point the properties should show the program you selected in the Opens with section. Next click on the the Apply and the OK buttons to save the changes. You are now ready to open your file.<br /> <br /></span><img src="issken_15.png" />

Windows Vista Firewall acts like a fence between your computer and the outer world, but since any fence needs a gate, you have to let some data get in and out by setting exceptions. While some exceptions are set up automatically by Windows Vista, others have to be configured manually Setting a manual exception for a certain program.

1. Click Start and enter the Control Panel
2. Here, access the link called "Allow a program through Windows Firewall" (bellow the Security).
   
3. Go to the General Tab, and make sure that the option "On (recommended)" is selected. If not, enable it (this will enable the firewall).
   
4. Go to the Exceptions tab at the top.
5. To add a program you to your exception list click Add Program (near the bottom).
   
6. A list with the programs on your computer is displayed. Locate the program, highlight it and click OK.
   
7. Be sure that the check box besides your program is checked, then click OK
   

Other tips
The most powerful addition to the Vista Firewall is the excellent Rules system. This allows you to enable traffic only in certain conditions, just like opening a gate only for people dressed in white, but they will only be allowed to enter.

• to specific computers and users
• to many different protocols (not just TCP and UDP)
• to both local and remote ports
• to specific interface types: location area network, remote access, or wireless
• to specific Vista services

Despite the vulnerability claims, a well configured Vista Firewall is much more capable than all its predecessors, and despite the fact that nothing is perfect, everything starts from you, the user behind the screen.