Security Optimizer: Fix Security Vulnerabilities

To access:

From the Individual Tools pane, click Enhance Protection and then click Start next to Fix Security Vulnerabilities.

What it does:

The Fix Security Vulnerabilities wizard can find and repair Windows security flaws that leave your system open to attack.

Why use it:

Viruses and other malicious programs exploit security vulnerabilities in operating systems and Web browsers. Repairing these security flaws protects your computer and your data.

Instructions:

The wizard has several screens to guide you through the process. Click a screen name below for more information:

Operation Mode

If you select one of the Automatic modes, the following screen displays:

Inspect and Optimize

If you select the Advanced/Custom mode, the following screens display:

Related tasks:

To have System Mechanic automatically fix security vulnerabilities when detected, enable Automatically repair security vulnerabilities on the Automated Tasks pane.