Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand, Second Edition

Chapter 11. Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security

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• Secure a Computer

• Add and Delete User Accounts

• Change a User’s Group or Account Type

• Change the Start Up Screen

• Set, Change, and Reset a Password

• Lock the Computer

• Manage Security in One Place

• Defending Against Malicious Software

• Set Parental Controls

• Secure Information Using Windows CardSpace

• Encrypt Files for Safety

• Avoid Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks

• Understand Security on the Internet

• Create Security Zones and Set Ratings

• Protect Internet Privacy and Identity

• Block Pop-Up Ads with the Information Bar

• Manage Add-Ons

• Protect Against E-mail Attacks

• Send Secure E-mail

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Introduction

With user accounts, you can customize and personalize Windows for each user ...