Acer ProShield - 17
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Overview
An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded
security solution to address the following points of vulnerability:
• Securing the device against unauthorized access
• Protecting local storage
• Securing the network
Acer ProShield includes four modules that will secure your device
from unauthorized access and intrusion.
• Credential Manager - Password, Backup and Restore.
• Data Protection - Personal secure drive, file and folder encryption.
• Data Removal - File shredder.
• Information - About this software.
Setting up Acer ProShield
The first time you run Acer ProShield, you will be led through a setup
wizard that allows you to set up the parameters for Acer ProShield.
Click
Start
to begin. You will be required to set a password, and can
choose to create a Personal Secure Drive.
Once you have set a password, you can click
Next
to proceed to
setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click
Finish
to exit the wizard.
Note
Your computer may not have all the modules mentioned below. Please refer
to your computer’s specifications to confirm which modules are supported.
Note
Select a password that you will remember, but is difficult to guess. Do not use
words that can be found in a dictionary. It is advisable to use a combination
of letters and numbers.
