Windows Security System Components Overview - Motion Computing LE1600 User Manual

Windows Security System Components Overview

Among the new security features, the Windows Security Center automatically sets
up a Windows Firewall on your Tablet PC to block unwanted access to your system
over the internet and from other networks. The Windows Security Center system
provides security alerts during startup and messages while running Internet
Explorer. These messages are a normal part of the operating system. Microsoft
provides information with these alerts to help you decide what action to take.
In addition, you can set up the firewall to block all outside sources from connecting
to your system (recommended) or can make exceptions to allow communications
with a certain program. Within these settings, you can change the scope to specify
a set of computers for which this port or program is unblocked.
Pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer. Stops most browser windows from popping
up without your permission, giving you more control over your Web browsing
experience. Access from Internet Explorer Tools > Internet Options > Security.
You can always bypass the settings for sites of your choice by changing the options
for that site.
Windows Security Center. The Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Operating
System provides new security features that help defend against viruses, worms,
and hackers. To learn more about these features, go to Motion Dashboard then
Security panel > Windows Security Center or tap the Windows Security Alerts
icon in the system tray (this icon remains active only for a short time on your
desktop).
Using Windows security. Passwords protect your Tablet PC from unauthorized
access. Passwords can create different levels of protection for your Tablet PC and
its data.
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5. Tap the checkbox: Save all changes. A dialog box tells you that you have
made changes that require you to restart your computer.
6. Tap OK and restart your computer. During logon you will be required to use
the specified authentication device.
• Windows Security Center — Enables you to check security
settings and learn more about improving security. Access is via
open Motion Dashboard > Security panel.
• Windows Firewall — On by default; helps protect your Tablet
PC against viruses and other security threats, such as
intruders who might try access over the Internet or a network.
Tap the Windows Firewall icon on the Control Panel (Classic
view) or the Security Center > Windows Firewall icon
(Category view). From here, you can add exceptions to bypass selected
programs and services. If a program or service needs to open the firewall
to perform, it notifies you and lets you decide whether to open the firewall
and allow access.
• Automatic Updates — Checks for the latest important updates and
installs them automatically. Configure from the Microsoft Security Center.
• Internet Explorer — Provides security settings to warn you about viruses
and other security threats that can spread over the Internet or other types
of networks; blocks certain website features and gives you a warning, so
you can decide whether it is safe to proceed. Access from Internet
Explorer Tools > Internet Options > Security. You can always bypass the
settings for sites of your choice by changing the options for that site.