Security
Hardware and Software Guide
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Firewall Software
When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about you, your notebook, and your data. Firewalls
monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer by
including features such as logging and reporting, automatic
alarms, and user interfaces for configuring the firewall. To protect
your privacy, it is recommended that you use firewall software.
The Windows operating system firewall is available on your
notebook. To learn more about this firewall:
1. Select
Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Windows Firewall.
2. Select the
General
tab.
❏
To learn more about Windows Firewall, select the
What else should I know about Windows
Firewall?
link.
❏
To disable Windows Firewall, select
Off (not
recommended).
❏
To reenable Windows Firewall, select
On
(recommended).
3. Select
OK.
