Gateway DX442XP User Manual

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www.gateway.com73About Windows XP user accountsWindows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you setup user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account. You can assign apassword 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 virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computerto another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. Some viruses goundetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.Protect your computer from a virus by:• Registering your copy of Norton Internet Security and subscribing to the virus definitionupdate service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of theseservices when you purchased your computer.• Using a virus scan to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages ordownloaded from the Internet.• Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.• Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warnyou if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.• Periodically updating your virus scan software to protect against the latest viruses.• Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest levelof protection.HelpFor more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Helpand Support. Type user accounts in the Search box, then press E NTER.TipFor more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying securitysettings” on page 76.