9 Security

Protecting the computer

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features:

●Passwords

●Antivirus software

●Firewall software

●Critical security updates

●Optional security cable

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings.

Computer risk

Security feature

 

 

Unauthorized use of the computer

Power-on password

 

 

Computer viruses

Norton Internet Security software

 

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

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Firewall software

 

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Windows updates

 

 

Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other

Administrator password

system identification information

 

 

 

 

Ongoing or future threats to the computer

Critical security updates from Microsoft

 

 

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

User password

 

 

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

 

 

 

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