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Windows 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.
Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee
SecurityCenter includes the following components:
• McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect
your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and hybrid attacks.
• McAfee Personal Firewall blocks unwanted inbound and outbound Internet traffic to
prevent hacker attacks.
Help
For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search Help box, then press E
NTER.
Tip
For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying security
settings” on page 64.