Protect Your Privacy - Compaq Presario V2000 - Notebook PC Getting Started

Next Steps

Protect Your Privacy

When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about your notebook and the data it contains.
(For Internet access instructions see the
section later in this chapter.)
To optimize the privacy protection features included with your
notebook, it is recommended that you
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Keep your operating system updated. Many Windows
updates contain security enhancements. For information
about updating your operating system, refer to the printed
Help and Support Guide included with your notebook.
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Use a firewall.
The Windows operating system firewall, Internet Connection
Firewall, is available on your notebook, but is disabled by
default. To learn more about this firewall or to enable or disable
this firewall:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections.
2. Select your Local Area Connection.
3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select
the Advanced tab. Then
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4. Select OK.
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To learn more about Internet Connection Firewall,
select the Learn more about Internet Connection
Firewall link.
To enable Internet Connection Firewall, select the check
box for Protect my computer and network by limiting
or preventing access to this computer from the
Internet.
To disable Internet Connection Firewall, clear the
check box for Protect my computer and network by
limiting or preventing access to this computer from
the Internet.
"Connect to the Internet"
Getting Started