HP s3650f manual Protecting the Computer, Computer risk Security feature

Creating multiple user accounts on the same computer has certain advantages, as well as some drawbacks.

￿Advantages to multiple user accounts:

￿Ability to create individual user settings

￿Ability to limit access to software for certain users

￿Drawbacks to multiple user accounts:

￿More memory (RAM) usage

￿Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup

￿More data to back up

￿Longer time to complete virus scan

Protecting the Computer

Protect the computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using:

￿Passwords.

￿Antivirus software.

￿Firewall software.

￿Critical security updates.

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

Computer risk	Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer	User password
or user account
Computer viruses	Norton Internet Security software (antivirus
	program)
Unauthorized access to data	Norton Internet Security software (firewall program)
	Windows Vista updates
Unauthorized access to Setup	Administrator password
Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification information
Ongoing or future threats to the	Critical security updates from Microsoft
computer

12Getting Started (features vary by model)