Protecting The Hp Firebird - HP Firebird User Manual

Creating multiple user accounts on the same system has certain advantages, as well as some
drawbacks.
Advantages to multiple user accounts:
Ability to create individual user settings
Ability to limit access to software for certain users
Drawbacks to multiple user accounts:
More memory (RAM) usage
Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup
More data to back up
Longer time to complete virus scan

Protecting the HP Firebird

Protect the HP Firebird, 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 system 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
Security feature
User password
Norton Internet Security software
(antivirus and firewall program)
Norton Internet Security software
Windows Vista updates
Administrator password
Critical security updates from
Microsoft
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