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Security, Protecting the computer

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9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Protecting the computer 91

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Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features:
Passwords
Antivirus software
Firewall software
Critical security updates
Optional security cable
NOTE:
Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE:
Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings.
Computer risk
Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
Power-on password
Computer viruses
Norton Internet Security software
Unauthorized access to data
Firewall software
Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer
Critical security updates from Microsoft
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account
User password
Unauthorized removal of the computer
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
Protecting the computer
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