How to Password-Protect Your Computer

Security-conscious - or just want to ensure your files are private? You can prevent others from using your unattended computer by creating a password to use Windows or quite your screen saver.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

General Tips for the First-time User

1. Type in a name and password the first time Windows boots.
2. Shut down your computer when it's unattended.
3. Re-enter your name and password each time you log on.

Existing Windows 98 Users

4. In Windows 98, click Start.
5. Click Settings.
6. Click Control Panel.
7. Double-click on Passwords.
8. Click Change Windows Password.
9. Follow further instructions on screen.

Password-protect Screen Saver

10. Right-click on desktop.
11. Click Properties.
12. Click Screen Saver.
13. Click Password-protected.
14. Click Change.
15. Enter password.
16. Click OK.
17. Click Apply.
18. Click OK.
19. Enter password when prompted to return from the screen saver to your Windows desktop.

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