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Protecting your computer from viruses
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 Norton AntiVirus and subscribing to the
virus definition update service. You received a free limited time
subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased
your notebook.
■
Using the Norton
®
AntiVirus program to check files and programs
that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the
Internet.
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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 Norton AntiVirus program to protect
against the latest viruses.
■
Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide
you with the highest level of protection.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about modifying security settings,
see “Modifying Security Settings” in
Using Your Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this
guide, click
Start
,
All Programs
, then click
Gateway
Documentation
.
Help and
Support
For more information about protecting your computer
against viruses, click
Start
, then click
Help and Support
.
Type the keyword
viruses
in the
Search
box
, then click the arrow.
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