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Using antivirus software, Using firewall software, Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security

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Using antivirus software When using the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, the computer is exposed to viruses. Computer viruses disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software detects most viruses, destroys them, and in most cases, repairs any damage caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, keep antivirus software upto-date. Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software includes 60 days of free updates. HP recommends protecting 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 Help and Support search box. Using firewall software When using the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons might gain access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy. Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all incoming and outgoing traffic. For more information, see the firewall user guide or contact the firewall manufacturer. NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall blocks access to Internet games, interferes with printer or file sharing on a network, or blocks authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 84 Chapter 10 Security

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Using antivirus software
When using the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, the computer is exposed to
viruses. Computer viruses disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to
function abnormally.
Antivirus software detects most viruses, destroys them, and in most cases, repairs any damage
caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, keep antivirus software up-
to-date.
Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software includes
60 days of free updates. HP recommends protecting 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 Help and Support search box.
Using firewall software
When using the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons might gain
access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software
preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy.
Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all
incoming and outgoing traffic. For more information, see the firewall user guide or contact the firewall
manufacturer.
NOTE:
Under some circumstances a firewall blocks access to Internet games, interferes with printer
or file sharing on a network, or blocks authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the
problem, disable the firewall, perform the task, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve
the problem, reconfigure the firewall.
84
Chapter 10
Security