Protecting Your Computer; Using Passwords - HP Pavilion MS214 Getting Started

Protecting your computer

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 the 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 the Windows operating system 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. Do not store passwords in a file on the
computer.
You can use the same password for more than one Windows security feature. A password set
in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt.
For information on Windows passwords: click the Start button, click Help and Support,
and then type passwords into the Search Help box and press Enter. See "Using the Onscreen
Help and Support Center" on page 23.
Computer feature
User password
Antivirus program
Firewall program
Windows updates
Administrator password
Windows critical security updates from
Microsoft
HP Pavilion All-in-One PC Setup 11