NIST Special Publication 800-69

Citation
NIST, Guidance for Securing Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition: A NIST Security Configuration Checklist (Sept. 2006) (NIST Special Publication 800-69) (full-text).

Overview
This document seeks to provide advice primarily to experienced Windows XP administrators on securing Windows XP Home Edition computers for home users, such as telecommuting Federal civilian agency employees, from common threats such as malware, and keeping the computers secure. This document gives general guidance on workstation security as well as Windows XP Home Edition-specific guidance.