Compaq Presario V5000 User Guide - Page 135

11 Security Security features Standard security features provided by the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the nonWindows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and information from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this chapter for using ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. To protect against Unauthorized use of the computer Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive Unauthorized startup from an optical or diskette drive Computer viruses Unauthorized access to information Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Use this security feature ● QuickLock ● Power-on password DriveLock password Device security Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ENWW Security features 125