1Protecting your computer
Your computer contains features that help protect the integrity of your system and its data from unauthorized access. Review these features to ensure proper use.
Computer security features
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Unauthorized use of the computer or | User password |
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user account | A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure computer information. |
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Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, | Administrator password |
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BIOS settings, and other system |
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identification information |
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Computer viruses | Antivirus software |
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| The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, |
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| remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new |
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| viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service. |
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Unauthorized access to data and | Firewall software |
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ongoing threats to the computer | ● | Windows includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. |
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| ● | The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software. |
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| Windows critical security updates |
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| Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. |
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