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 ComputerProtect 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 |
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Unauthorized use of the computer | User password |
or user account |
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Computer viruses | Norton Internet Security software (antivirus |
| program) |
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Unauthorized access to data | Norton Internet Security software (firewall program) |
| Windows Vista updates |
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Unauthorized access to Setup | Administrator password |
Utility, BIOS settings, and other |
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system identification information |
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Ongoing or future threats to the | Critical security updates from Microsoft |
computer |
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44Getting Started (features vary by model)