Compaq Presario CQ42-400 Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 13

Chapter 3: What's next? Creating recovery discs After setting up the computer for the first time, it is recommended that you create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. For information on how to create a set of recovery discs, refer to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery." Protecting the computer The information in this section explains how to protect the computer from damage caused by a virus, a security breach, a power surge, or system failure. Protecting your computer from viruses When you use the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect computer viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date. Norton Internet Security is preinstalled on the computer: ■ Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of free updates. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security or get more information about it, click Start, click All Programs, and then click Norton Internet Security. Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality. For additional information, refer to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 7