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4Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that 
control.
5Click OK.
Using Windows Security Center
Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through:
•A firewall
•Automatic Windows updates
•Third party virus protection software
•Security options in Internet Explorer
Modifying security settings
To modify security settings:  
1Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.
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Security updates
To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows and your computer’s system software 
up to date.
Windows Update
If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a 
high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep 
your computer secure.
To update Windows:  
1Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.
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4Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens.
5Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK.
BigFix
Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. 
It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from 
BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue 
taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix....

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Customizing Windows
•Changing screen settings
•Changing system sounds
•Changing mouse settings
•Adding and modifying user accounts
•Changing power-saving settings
•Changing accessibility settings
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Changing screen settings
Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may 
need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver.
Changing color depth and screen resolution
Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to 
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Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and 
dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background.
To change Window colors and effects:  
1Click  (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click 
Customize colors. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens.
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2Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for 
background images. If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the 
drive and folder.
3Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK.
Selecting a screen saver
You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from 
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•Clocks and timers
•News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers
•Slide shows and puzzles
•Calendars and contact lists
•Sticky notes
To add a gadget:  
1Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar and 
click Add Gadgets. The gadget selection window opens.
2Click the gadget you want, then drag it to the Sidebar.
To configure a gadget:  
1In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. The gadget’s configuration 
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Using a gadget’s control panel
Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.
To use a gadget’s control panel:  
1In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in control panel 
appears on the gadget. (Slideshow gadget shown)
2Click the control you want to operate.
Configuring the gadget Sidebar
You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar.
To change Sidebar properties:  
1Right-click in an...