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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:
• 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.
• Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are
attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.
• Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
• 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.
• Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the
latest viruses.
• 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 account
s, 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.