Security on My Computer

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Tammy

Hi,

I am an office manager for a doctor's office and I have a
huge amount of patient and financial information on my
computer. I dial in frequently for business and personal
needs. What can I do to be sure nobody can get to my
personal data?

Thank You,
Tammy
 
With Windows XP, you create an account for yourself and password
protect your account.

HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419&Product=winxp

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

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi,
|
| I am an office manager for a doctor's office and I have a
| huge amount of patient and financial information on my
| computer. I dial in frequently for business and personal
| needs. What can I do to be sure nobody can get to my
| personal data?
|
| Thank You,
| Tammy
 
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