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Security, Protecting the computer

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11 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. 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, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer 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 Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature Power-on password Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable lock) Protecting the computer 67

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Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
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, back up and delete confidential files, and
remove all password settings.
NOTE:
Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.
Computer risk
Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
Power-on password
Computer viruses
Antivirus software
Unauthorized access to data
●
Firewall software
●
Windows updates
●
File encryption
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 lock)
Protecting the computer
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