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Using antivirus software

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Using antivirus software When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date. Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software 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. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program. To view and access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support. Using antivirus software 91

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Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose it to computer
viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to
function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they
have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software
must be kept up to date.
Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software 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. Instructions for using and updating
Norton Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the
program. To view and access Norton Internet Security, select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Norton
Internet Security
.
For more information about computer viruses, type
viruses
in the Search box in Help and Support.
Using antivirus software
91