Computer and file security

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I am shortly going to work part-time for a company where I will be leaving my
computer. There will be times when I am not around and I do not want people
to get access to my personal data and Outlook contacts etc. What can I do to
protect this information from unauthorised persons.
Thank you.
Regards. S
 
Sal said:
I am shortly going to work part-time for a company where I will be leaving my
computer. There will be times when I am not around and I do not want people
to get access to my personal data and Outlook contacts etc. What can I do to
protect this information from unauthorised persons.
Thank you.
Regards. S
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HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399

Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.

Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316


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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

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Bruce gave you some features built into the operating system that you can
use. Beyond that see if you can physically secure your computer somehow. I
have seen cables sold with locks built into them for that purpose.

Steve
 
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