Gateway LT30 Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 28
Updates, Security, System and Security
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1. Click on Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click on Next. 2. Select from the calendar the date when the restore point was created and click on Next. All the restore points that were created on the selected date are listed by name in the list box to the right of the calendar. 3. In the confirmation screen, click on Next to restore the computer to the selected date and time. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are installed. This option allows you to create your own restore points when you need to. 1. Click on Create a restore point, and then click on Next. 2. Enter a description to identify this restore point. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to this name. 3. To finish, click on Create. Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date, you can use this option to undo the restoration. Alternately, you can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the system to your most recent settings that worked. 1. Restart the computer, press F8 to access advanced startup options. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other threats are discovered everyday, keeping your security applications and operating system up-to-date is crucial. Norton Internet Security, combined with other security applications can protect your computer from Internet attacks and ensure that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your system. To keep your computer safe with all the latest programs, please perform the following actions: ✓ Update your antivirus ✓ Update your anti-spyware and anti-malware tools ✓ Perform updates when prompted by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows Update can help you keep your computer up-to-date via Internet downloads. It allows you to choose updates for your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. New content is added to Windows Update regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and solutions to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. Security You are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer. In order for you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer. The new Norton Internet Security™ runs quietly in the background to block today's complex threats and protect your identity when you shop, bank, or browse online. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide