HP Pavilion dv6000 HP Pavilion Entertainment PC - Quick Reference Guide - Page 9

441259-001.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:21 AM 2 Next steps 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 "Creating recovery discs" in Chapter 4. Protecting the computer The information in this section is designed to protect your computer from damage caused by a virus, a security breach, a power surge, unsafe operation, or system failure. Protecting the computer from viruses When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most 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. Quick Reference 2-1