Is my PC secure on the login screen?

From: Dan Topp (daniel_topp@hotmail.com)
Date: 02/08/02 

From: "Dan Topp" <daniel_topp@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 18:34:11 -0000

Hi,

I've recently signed up for an always on cable modem account and installed
zonealarm (free version) to protect my PC. This is a family PC and as
everyone wanted their own desktop I've set up five different users.

Normally what happens is when one person has finished using the PC they log
off and leave it on the login screen. My question is as zone alarm doesn't
load until somebody logs in is my PC secure when left on the login screen?

Dan.

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