After users repeatedly asking me about the security ways of avoiding data theft and sometimes identity theft too, i am writing this article on FRIENDSHIP DAY and dedicating to all my friends. Disable Remote Registry Editing Only you should be editing your Windows registry, so make sure this service is disabled by clicking Start, Run, and then typing "services.msc." Scroll down to Remote Registry and make sure the service is stopped, and then set it to either manual or disable. Lock It Down It's always a good idea to lock your PC if strangers are nearby and you step away for a few minutes. Just press Windows key+L to lock your PC. Alternatively, you can set your screensaver (via the Screensaver tab in Display Settings under Control Panel) to require a password if it's deactivated by checking the box in "Settings" that says "On resume, password protect." Prevent Phishing Attacks Protect yourself from identity theft and phishing attacks by using