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PASSWORD-PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER WORKSTATION

Even though your network files are protected by a Novell password, we strongly recommend setting a separate workstation password to protect your workstation from unauthorized access and add an additional level of security for your files.

Without a workstation password, your computer is vulnerable in two ways:

  • Anyone who has physical access to your computer can use it to connect to the Internet or access all the files on your hard drive, with or without your permission.

  • Anyone who knows your Novell username and password has full access to your local computer and all your network drives.

Setting a separate workstation password provides an extra level of protection for all the information stored on your computer. Click on the link for your operating system for full instructions.

Windows XP workstation
Windows 7 workstation
Mac workstation



Questions or Problems?

If you have any questions, call the User Support Center at x4487.

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