1. Enable BitLocker - This can be used to encrypt any volume on your hard drive, this include boot, system and removable media.
2. Rise the UAC (User Account Control) bar - note that when installing a program you will be asked several times due the hig security.
3. Windows Update- Microsoft will be releasing important and critical patches and updates.
4. Install antivirus, antimalware and Firewall - This is one important step, specially if you use the computer for internet surfing where you can get a lot of nasty things. A good antivirus is Microsoft Security Essentials which it h