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About Windows XP user accounts
Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you set
up user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account. You can assign a
password to each account so only the account owner can access files in the My Documents folder.
When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that a user can install or run.
Protecting your computer from viruses
A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer
to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. Some viruses go
undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protect your computer from a virus by:
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Registering your copy of McAfee SecurityCenter and subscribing to the virus definition
update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these
services when you purchased your computer.
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Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail
messages or downloaded from the Internet.
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Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
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Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warn
you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.
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Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses.
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Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level
of protection.
Help
For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start , then click Help
and Support . Type user accounts in the Search box, then press E
NTER
.
Tip
For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying security
settings” on page 80 .
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