Windows Remote Assistance - Acer NV5814U Quick Start Manual

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User Account Control

The User Accounts control panel can help prevent

unauthorized changes to your computer. User Accounts will

ask you for permission or an administrator password before

performing actions that could potentially affect your

computer's operation or that change settings that affect other

users. When you see a User Account message, read it

carefully, and then make sure the name of the action or

program that's about to start is one that you intended to

start.

By verifying these actions before they start, User Account

settings can help prevent malicious software (malware) and

spyware from installing or making changes to your computer

without permission.

To access User Account settings, click on Start

Accounts.

Note: You may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control

settings window.

Internet Explorer Security Settings

Internet sites use small files called cookies to keep track of user preferences and information. You can adjust your

Internet browser's security settings to determine how much -or how little- information you are willing to accept

from a Web site.

To access Internet Explorer security settings:

1. In Internet Explorer, click on Tools > Internet Options.

2. In the Privacy tab, move the slider up or down to select a setting.

How do I know when my computer is at risk?

If the Action Center reports an alert, or if your computer behaves erratically, crashes unexpectedly or if some of

your programs do not work correctly, your computer may be infected by malicious software. However, do not

blame every computer problem on a virus! If you suspect your computer is infected, the first thing to do is update -

if you have not already done so, and run your antivirus and anti-spyware software.