Securing Computer
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Securing Computer
Securing Computer against Unauthorized Access
There are two protections securing the computer against unauthorized access.
BIOS Password
BIOS password prevents unauthorized boot-up and access to the BIOS setup utility.
Once the password is set, you must enter the password in the beginning of boot
sequence.
Follow the steps below to configure BIOS password:
1
Turn on your computer.
2
In the beginning of boot sequence, when the screen shows “Click mouse or
press <Enter> for System Utilities.”, click mouse button or press Enter key. A
selection list appears.
3
Select [Password Options] to open the Password window.
4
Configure password in this window.
Operating System Passwords
Operating system passwords prevent unauthorized access to your system. Windows
XP allows more than one account to login. Every account has name, access authority
and password to prevent unauthorized access. Create and manage accounts in User
Accounts utility.
To start the utility:
1
Click [Start][Settings][Control panel] to explore Control Panel.
2
Double-click [User Accounts] to start User Accounts utility. A User Accounts
window appears for creating and configuring accounts.
Securing Computer against Damage
Making Frequent Backups
Make frequent backups to secure your data. You can backup by following media:
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Second logical disk drive (D drive).
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CF cards or CF disks.
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Recordable compact disks.
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External hard disks.
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Networked drives that you have access permissions.
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