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The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For
information on how to set passwords, see "Using passwords." For additional information on
Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search
Help box in the Help and Support Center.
Password
Windows Vista Administrator
password
Windows Vista User password
CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you cannot access
Setup Utility.
Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends that you
run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates. One way to keep the operating
system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature.
When connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through a
pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available. When
you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to your system.
If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal.
To configure Automatic Updates:
1
Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar.
2
Click Control Panel.
3
Click Security.
4
Click Windows Update.
5
Click Change settings.
6
Select the desired configuration:
Install updates automatically (recommended) — This is the default setting,
and it enables you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install
recommended updates.
Download updates but let me choose whether to install them.
Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and
install them.
Never check for updates (not recommended) — This option makes the
computer more vulnerable to security threats and performance problems and is not
recommended.
7
Click OK.
Function
Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and the
computer contents. It must be entered when you resume
from Sleep or Away mode.
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