Protecting Your Computer; Using Passwords - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 930 Getting Started

Protecting Your Computer

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Getting Started
Protect your 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
Unauthorized use of the computer
or user account
Computer viruses
Unauthorized access to data
Unauthorized access to Setup
Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification information
Ongoing or future threats to the
computer

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information.
Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to
your information. Passwords can be set in Microsoft Windows Vista on the computer.
CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the computer, record each password
you set. Because passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or
deleted, it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a
secure place.
You can use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature.
Security feature
User password
Norton Internet Security software (antivirus
program)
Norton Internet Security software (firewall
program)
Windows Vista updates
Administrator password
Critical security updates from Microsoft