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Dealing with Problems (Summary) „ Others The message "Your computer might be at risk" is displayed z This message is displayed by the "Security Center" function in Windows XP. The "Security Center" is a function that monitors the level of safety in Windows security settings in order to operate the computer safely, for example, with regard to antivirus measures. It checks the following three items regularly, and displays messages until the settings are made at an appropriate level of safety. • Firewall: Is the Windows Firewall enabled? • Automatic Updates: Is the automatic Windows Update function enabled? • Virus Protection: Has antivirus software been installed, has the latest version of the antivirus software been installed, and is the real-time search function enabled (ON)? z The message "Your computer might be at risk" is displayed by the "Security Center" function, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. The "Security Center" function checks the above three items to ensure that your computer can be used safely, and notifies the user if the settings are not at an appropriate level of safety. You can continue to use the computer even if these messages continue to be displayed, but we recommend that you follow the procedures below to minimize damage from viruses. A Read the message. is displayed B Select (red icon) on the taskbar. The [Windows Security Center] screen will be displayed. C Select [Recommendations] in [Firewall] or [Virus Protection], or select [Turn on Automatic Updates] in [Automatic Updates]. If measures are not required, [Recommendations] or [Turn on Automatic Updates] will not be displayed. D Execute the appropriate measures, following the instructions in the [Recommendation] screen. z This message is displayed because the "Automatic Updates" setting in the "Security Center" is disabled or is not set. (Settings have not been made at the time of purchase.) "Automatic Updates" is a function that regularly checks whether high-priority update programs (security updates, etc.) have been provided to Windows Update, and automatically installs these programs to maintain Windows in its latest condition. You can continue using the computer even if these messages continue to be displayed, but we recommend that "Automatic Updates" is set as [Automatic] to maintain its latest condition. A Read the message. Some applications do not work properly B Select (yellow icon) on the taskbar. The [Automatic Updates] screen will be displayed. C Select [More options], and set the Automatic Updates to [Automatic]. z Some software applications installed after the time of purchase are not compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2. Refer to software maker's homepage or other sources. z If a network-used program is not compatible, also refer to "Cannot start a networkused program." (Î page 28) Troubleshooting 30