How Does This Affect Me; What Do I Need To Do; Ms Word Macros; Description - HP 800 User Manual

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Security Settings – Windows
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Low. You are not protected from potentially unsafe macros. (Not
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recommended).

How Does this Affect Me?

Macros are simple programs that are used to repeat commands and keystrokes
within another program. A macro can be invoked (run) with a simple com-
mand that you assign, such as [ctrl]+[shift]+[r]. Some viruses are macro
viruses and are hidden within a document. When you open an infected
document, the macro virus runs. A macro virus can save itself to other files
(such as the Normal template) and can potentially infect all of your files. If a
user on another computer opens the infected file, the virus can spread to their
computer as well.

What Do I Need to Do?

Set the Microsoft Outlook macro security level as follows:
1. Open Outlook.
Select Tools>>Macro>>Security>>Security Level tab.
2.
Select High, Medium, or Low.
3.
Click ok.
4.

MS Word Macros

Description

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system has
the Microsoft Word macro security level specified by your security standards.

Test Properties

Select the minimum Microsoft Word macro setting for that is required in order
for an endpoint to connect to your network.
High. Only signed macros from trusted sources will be allowed to run.
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Unsigned macros are automatically disabled.
Medium. You can choose whether or not to run potentially unsafe
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macros.
Low. You are not protected from potentially unsafe macros. (Not
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recommended)