System information

Securing the Computer 7-9
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Disabling a Device
To ensure limited use of the computer by another user, you can
disable most drives and ports.
■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98, devices and functions can
be enabled or disabled from either Device Manager or
Computer Setup, but Compaq recommends that you use
Device Manager.
■ To access Device Manager, select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅSystemÅDevice Manager.
■ If you cannot access Device Manager because your
operating system is not working or will not load, use
Computer Setup as described below.
■ In Windows NT 4.0, as a security measure, a device or
function that is disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled
from within Windows NT 4.0.
To enable or disable a device or function from within
Windows NT 4.0, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ
SystemÅDevices.
■ To enable or disable a device in Computer Setup—
1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press
F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.
■ To change the language, press F2.
■ For navigation instructions, press F1.
2. Select SecurityÅDevice Security, enter your preferences,
then press
F10.
NOTE:
Settings for a DVD-ROM drive can be entered in the
CD-ROM field.
3. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit,
then press
Enter.
4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.