The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For information on how to set passwords, see “Using passwords.” For additional information on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center.
Password | Function |
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Windows Vista Administrator | Protects |
password | computer contents. |
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Windows Vista User password | Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and |
| the computer contents. It must be entered when you |
| resume from Sleep or Away mode. |
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CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer for
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any damage that viruses may have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
The Norton Internet Security program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes antivirus and firewall components. The software includes a free update period. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program.
To open and access Norton Internet Security:
1Click the Windows Start Button 
on the taskbar.
2Click All Programs.
3Click Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security in the list.
See “Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software” for more information about using the Norton antivirus software.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center.