40 Getting Started
Protecting Your Computer
Protect your computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using:
Passwords.
Antivirus software.
Firewall software.
Critical security updates.
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information.
Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to
your information. Passwords can be set in Microsoft Windows
Vista on the computer.
You can use the same password for more than one Windows Vista security feature.
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to
prevent software attacks or to prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Computer risk Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
or user account
User password
Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus
program)
Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software (firewall
program)
Windows Vista 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
CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the computer, record each password
you set. Because passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or
deleted, it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a
secure place.
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