Security Features on the Handheld PC

 Last reviewed: November 24, 1997
Article ID: Q177219
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE, version 2.0

SUMMARY

This article lists the security features available for the Handheld PC (H/PC).

MORE INFORMATION

The H/PC security features include:

  • When you connect an H/PC to a desktop computer from a remote location you are required to enter a password. Note that when you connect using a serial port, you are not prompted for a password.
  • You cannot synchronize an H/PC with a desktop computer until you create a partnership between the two computers.
  • You cannot gain access to information on your desktop computer using your H/PC, except for the information you configure for synchronization.
  • You can configure a power-on password on your H/PC.

Additional query words: 2.00
Keywords : handheld wince
Version : WINDOWS:2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbref

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Last reviewed: November 24, 1997
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