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Sharing resources
With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers.
Sharing drives and printers
With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers 
among the computers connected to the network.
After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as 
though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can:
•View a network drive
•Open and copy files stored on other network computers
•Print documents on network printers
Sharing drives or folders
To share drives or folders:  
1Click (Start), then click Computer.
2Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. The Properties 
dialog box opens.
If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your 
network. If you share a folder, only the contents of that folder will be available to everyone 
on the network.
3Click the Sharing tab.
If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive/folder.
4Click OK, then click Close. Important
To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the 
shared printer’s drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install 
the printer drivers on each computer.
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Un-sharing drives and folders
To un-share drives or folders:  
1Click (Start), then click Computer.
2Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share.
3Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder (or drive) to uncheck the box.
4Click Apply, then click OK.
Sharing printers
To share printers:  
1Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens.
3Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on the 
menu.
4On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK.
Using the network
After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can:
•View shared drives and folders
•Map a network drive
•Open and copy files stored on other network computers
•Print documents on network printers
Viewing shared drives and folders
To view shared drives and folders:  
1Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens.
2If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click 
Turn on network discover and file sharing.
3Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view. 
All shared drives and folders are listed. Help
For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. 
Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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Creating a shortcut to a network drive
After a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on another computer, the contents 
of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer.
For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1. To 
access the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click shortcut icon.
To map a network drive:  
1Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in “Viewing shared drives and folders” 
on page 56.
2Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. A shortcut is created for the 
drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop.
3Click X to close the window.
Opening files across the network
To open files across the network:  
1Start the program for the file you want to open.
2Click File, then click Open.
3Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open.
4Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file.
Copying files across the network
To copy files across the network:  
1Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens.
2Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy.
3Browse to the file you want to copy.
4Right-click the file, then click Copy.
5Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste.
Printing files across the network
To print files across the network:  
1Open the file you want to print, then click Print.
2Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer.
3Click Print. Important
Before you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the 
printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver 
and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the 
manufacturer’s Web site.
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Protecting Your Computer
•Hardware security
•Data security
•Security updates
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Hardware security
Although you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you 
cannot replace the information stored on your computer. Take steps to prevent theft of your 
computer.
Kensington lock slot
The first step in computer security is preventing your computer from being stolen.
Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on your computer, then wrap the cable lock to 
a solid object like a desk or table. You can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many 
department stores.
For the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your reference guide.
Data security
The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure.
Startup and hard drive password
Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your computer. You 
have to enter your password when you turn on your computer or access your files.
These passwords are set in your computer’s BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can 
remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess.
Windows user accounts
Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you 
set up user accounts, Windows sets up a Documents folder for each account. You can assign a 
password to each account so only the account owner can access files in the Documents folder.
When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that a user can install or run. Tip
For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer’s 
Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you can remember. The password 
feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it. If you forget your password, you will 
have to return your computer to Gateway so we can reset it.
HelpFor more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and 
Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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Protecting your computer from viruses
A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer 
to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. Some viruses go 
undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protect your computer from a virus by:
•Registering your copy of McAfee SecurityCenter and subscribing to the virus definition 
update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these 
services when you purchased your computer.
•Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to 
e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.
•Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
•Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warn 
you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.
•Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses.
•Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest 
level of protection. For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying 
security settings” on page 65.
Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee 
SecurityCenter includes the following components:
•McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect 
your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and hybrid attacks.
•McAfee Personal Firewall blocks unwanted inbound and outbound Internet traffic to 
prevent hacker attacks.
•McAfee Privacy Service protects against online identity theft by blocking the transmission 
of personally identifiable information. This service also filters offensive online content 
(including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and monitors, controls, and logs where children 
surf.
•McAfee Spamkiller prevents identified spam from reaching your e-mail inbox and protects 
you against known Phishing scams.
Using McAfee SecurityCenter
Scanning for and removing viruses
To scan for and remove viruses:  
1Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee 
SecurityCenter opens. Help
For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, 
then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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2Click Scan. McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that 
it finds. When McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items 
detected and removed from your computer.
Updating your virus definitions
McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install 
them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your 
virus definitions.
To update your virus definitions:  
1Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee 
SecurityCenter opens.
3Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for updates.
Configuring McAfee VirusScan
You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives 
on your computer. You can also configure the types of files that it scans for.
To configure McAfee VirusScan:  
1Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee 
SecurityCenter opens. Important
To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must 
extend your subscription.
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2Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category.
3Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens.
4Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced.
5Click the type of scan you want to configure, then set the options for that scan type.
6Click OK.
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Using McAfee Parental Controls
You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites 
or spending too much time on the Internet.
To use McAfee Parental Controls:  
1Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee 
SecurityCenter opens.
2Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The Parental Controls 
Configuration screen opens.
3Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click 
Advanced.
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