Be sure to install windows onto an NTFS partition so that you (the admin) can take advantage
of file permissions. You want this option so that "you" can decide who reads, writes,
executes what files.

If you didnt install windows onto an NTFS partition. Convert It. To convert to NTFS follow
the instructions below.
Open a command prompt and type "convert c: /FT:NTFS /v"
This command will convert your c: partition from FAT to NTFS in verbose mode.

Update your system by using windows update, this will patch all the security loopholes

turn on windows firewall if you are a advanced user you can edit firewall settings also
control panel->network connections->right click "local area connection"->properties
->advanced->check the box under "Internet Connection Firewall" then choose "settings".

Quit listing most recent documents opened under the start button
control panel->appearance and themes->task bar and start menu->start menu->
customize->advanced
remove the checkmark next to "List my most recently opened documents".

Disable Remote Registry
right click "my computer"->manage->services and applications->services->" stop
and disable" Remote Registry.

Turn off remote desktop and remote assistance
right click on my computer-properties-remote-remove tick marks on both items and click ok.

Remove all unnecessary startup entries
got to start->run->Type msconfig and hit enter
now go to start up tab and remove unwanted entries

Keep passwords for all user accounts, also for the hidden administrator account found in xp(seen when booted in safe mode), vista (click here to know)

Use a gust account for internet browsing purpose

Install windows malicious software removal tool and windows defender (provided free)

Get the latest version of internet explorer to protect from phishing etc.

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