Compaq Computer Security (Windows 2000 Professional)

The Windows 2000 Professional Control Panel includes a Compaq Computer Security icon that allows you to control port security and boot security.

Setting Port Security

To disable the serial, infrared, parallel, or USB port:

Click StartSettingsControl Panel, double-click the Compaq Computer Security icon, click the Port Security tab. Select the port(s) to be disabled.

or

Right-click the Compaq Computer Security icon in the system tray, click Security PropertiesPort Security tab. Select the port(s) to be disabled.

Setting Boot (Start-Up) Security

To disable diskette boot, diskette access, or diskette write:

Click StartSettingsControl Panel, double-click the Compaq Computer Security icon, click the Boot Security tab. Select the boot option(s) to be disabled, select to enable MultiBoot, or change the boot order.

or

Right-click the Compaq Computer Security icon in the system tray, click Security PropertiesBoot Security tab. Select the boot option(s) to be disabled, select to enable MultiBoot, or change the boot order.

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