Compaq Presario 6500 Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Co - Page 56
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Maintaining the Computer 5. Click Properties. 6. On the Tools tab, click the Defragment Now button. 7. Select the disk you want to defragment. 8. Click Defragment to begin. Virus Protection A computer virus can destroy information on the hard drive. You can get a virus from infected files accessed from: ■ An e-mail message or attachment ■ Downloading files from the Internet ■ A diskette (floppy disk) ■ A CD or DVD disc 5-6 Some viruses affect your computer immediately, while others may activate only if you open a certain file or do not delete them before a certain date. Norton AntiVirus is installed on your computer with pre-set options that make your computer safe. Your computer is scanned for viruses after you enable the Norton AntiVirus application. You should take the following precautions to protect your computer: ■ Do not open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources. ■ Download files only from sources you feel are safe. ■ Always scan documents for viruses before opening. ■ Make sure you have the latest version of Norton AntiVirus. Getting Started