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Protecting the PC HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only). The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period expires. New types of viruses are invented all the time. Protect your PC by getting regular updates of your virus-scanning software from the program manufacturer. If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. Refer to "Using Application Recovery and System Recovery" in the other documentation that came with your PC for more information. When your PC has software problems, it is possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use with PCs between the power outlet and the PC power cord. n After you've completed registering, install any software programs that may have come on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box. Installing Software After you turn on the PC the first time and restart it, you can install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only). You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your PC. Restart the PC after installation. Choose software that is compatible with your PC; check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your PC. Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's documentation or customer service information for help if you need it. 4 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide

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HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
Protecting the PC
HP provides a virus-scanning software program to
help protect your PC (select models only).
The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides
free virus scan updates through your Internet
connection for an initial period after your PC
purchase. You can purchase a subscription service
for updates after the initial free period expires.
New types of viruses are invented all the time.
Protect your PC by getting regular updates of your
virus-scanning software from the program
manufacturer.
If a software program or the operating system gets
damaged, reinstall the software. Refer to “Using
Application Recovery and System Recovery” in the
other documentation that came with your PC for
more information.
When your PC has software problems, it is possible
that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout
has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a
flickering video display, unexpected PC startups,
and the PC not responding to your commands. A
voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy
files, so it is a good idea to consistently make
backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage
spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use
with PCs between the power outlet and the PC
power cord.
Installing Software
After you turn on the PC the first time and restart it,
you can install any software programs that came
on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select
models only).
You may wish to install additional software
programs or hardware devices on your PC.
Restart the PC after installation.
Choose software that is compatible with your PC;
check the operating system, memory, and other
requirements listed for the new software for
compatibility with your PC.
Install the new software according to the directions
provided by the software manufacturer. Check the
manufacturer’s documentation or customer service
information for help if you need it.
n
After you’ve
completed
registering, install
any software
programs that may
have come on CDs or
DVDs included in the
PC box.