Hello everybody,

In the context of a post on how to uninstal unobtrusive programs that instal in the background while one surfs the Net, one of the suggestions received was 'to lock one's system'

I request for elaboration as to what 'exactly' does locking one's system while surfing the Net 'imply' i.e. as to what are the various individual steps and measures involved in locking one's system securely, with particular reference to Windows 98.

My special plea is for a comprehensive and practical account of the various measures and steps to be taken, rather than piecemeal & isolated steps, since such an approach would not result in locking the system completely and securely.

I thank the members in advance, in anticipation of recieving a very educative and practical clarification of the above matter.