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Data and System Security
The programs described below are part of your Windows
®
operating system. You
will find additional information on these programs in the Windows Help file.
Please also read the notes on page 3.
Data Security
Back up data regularly on external media such as a CDs or DVDs. Windows pro-
vides both a
Backup Status and Configuration
.
To use these tools, click the
Start
menu, then choose
Accessories
, then choose
System Tools
. You should make a back-up disc with all your passwords and the
operating system original configuration.
Maintenance Programs
You can avoid some hardware and software errors with periodic use of two Win-
dows
®
programs:
Disc Defragmenter
and
Disc Cleanup
. The
System Information
tool can also be helpful. It tells you detailed information about your system configu-
ration. To use these tools, click the Start menu, then choose
Accessories
, then
choose
System Tools
.
Password Reset File
To protect individual user accounts from complications resulting from lost pass-
words, you should create a password reset disc and keep it in a safe place. If you
should forget your password, the password can be reset using the password reset
disc so that you can regain access to your local user account.
Windows
®
Help describes how to create a password reset.
