Using passwords and Windows accounts

You can use BIOS passwords and Windows accounts to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. To use the BIOS passwords or the Windows accounts, do the following:

• To use BIOS passwords, see Using BIOS passwords.

• To use Windows accounts, do the following:

  1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.

  2. Click Settings > Accounts.

  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.