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recently used documents or recently visited web sites. There are tools included on the Windows CD that provide such protection. Check Windows documentation for information about such features.
Encryption
Since passwords listed above will not protect your system from an aggres- sive attempt to gain access to your files, you might want to consider look- ing into file encryption for sensitive files. Encryption software is readily available and can provide a much stronger set of protections for your data. Units with Windows 2000 come equipped with an Encryption File System that can be used for this purpose. Check your Windows 2000 documenta- tion for information.
Internet Connections
Internet (and other network) connections are an area where you want to be aware of the risk to your computer. In addition to viruses, another security risk of Internet connection is that you can permit access to files on your hard drive that have been designated for sharing. If you share an Internet connection across a home network in Windows, you should be aware of the level of file sharing that you have established for your home network. If you have data that you do not want to be shared through that Internet connection, you should look into available firewall software or hardware for your network. A firewall is hardware or software that limits access in and out of a local network without limiting exchange of files within the local network. There is additional information on file sharing in the Help and Support center.
You can provide a more secure connection on the Internet by taking advantage of the Virtual Private Networking (VPM) functions built into Windows. You can check the Windows documentation for information about these kinds of connections.
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