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Data and System Security
The programs described below are part of your Windows operating system. You can find
additional information on these programs in the Windows Help file.
Please also read the notes on page 4.
Data Security
Back up data regularly on external media such as a CD-R or CD-RW. Windows offers
Back-
up Status and Configuration
.
This program is found in
Accessories
System Tools
within the Start menu. You should
make a backup disk with all your passwords and the operating system’s original configura-
tion.
Maintenance Programs
You can avoid some hardware and software errors with the help programs such as
Disk
Defragmenter
and
Disk Cleanup
. The help program
System Information
can also be
helpful as it gives you detailed information about your system configuration. You can also
find these programs in
Accessories
System Tools
too.