Abstract: A method and system for verifying whether basic security is installed, up-to-date, and functioning on a computer. A user interface is provided that provides prescription items that are associated with status indicators that readily indicate the status of the prescription items. An overall status indicator readily indicates whether the security of the computer needs attention. The user may select which types of security vulnerabilities for which the user wishes to receive notification. The user may indicate that the user will be responsible for monitoring third party solutions that are not detected by the security center.

Abstract: A personal computer health administration framework is disclosed that includes a set of intercommunicating components. The system includes a provider subsystem that provides services relating to personal computer health status. The services include acquiring health status information relating to the operation of the personal computer. The system also includes a health engine subsystem that receives and processes the health status information acquired by the provider subsystem. The health engine subsystem thereafter renders health status notifications. A client user interface subsystem, consumes the notifications of the health engine subsystem and reports personal computer health status information to users in accordance with the health status notifications.