Commissioning the device
4.3 Windows Action Center
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4.3
Windows Action Center
The Action Center checks the status of the device with regard to the important safety
aspects listed below. If a problem is found, the Action Center provides recommendations on
how you can better protect the device.
Functions
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Firewall: The Windows Firewall adds protection to the device by blocking network or
Internet access to the device by unauthorized users. The firewall is enabled in the
delivery state.
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Antivirus software: Antivirus programs add protection to the device by searching for and
eliminating viruses and other security threats. No antivirus software is installed in the
delivery state.
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Automatic updates: Using the Automatic Update feature allows Windows to regularly
search for the latest critical updates for the device and to install them automatically.
This option is disabled in the delivery state for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows
Server 2012 R2. You can enable or disable this option for Windows 7 and Windows 10
during commissioning of Windows.
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User Account Control: User Account Control issues a warning when programs attempt to
modify important Windows settings. You can then either acknowledge this warning or
prevent the program from changing the Windows settings.
This option is disabled in the delivery state for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows
Server 2012 R2. This option is enabled in the delivery state for Windows 7 and
Windows 10.
