7-14 Security
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Jennifer Hale Saved by: WBuoy Saved date: 10/05/98 1:16 PM
Part Number: 387792-001 File name: ch07.doc
Disabling and Enabling Devices
Computer Setup provides a way to disable devices such as the
diskette drive, diskette drive boot ability, serial port, infrared port,
parallel port, and PC Card slots. Disabling these devices prevents
the unauthorized transfer of data using these devices
To disable or enable a device:
1. Run Computer Setup.
2. Under the View menu, select either View by Type or View by
Connection.
3. Select the icon for the device you want to disable.
4. Select the tab for the device you want to disable or enable. An
X
indicates that the selected device is disabled.
5. Select OK.
6. Select Exit.
7. Select Save.
Changes take effect when you restart the computer.
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