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3 Next steps Protecting the computer The information in this section explains how your computer can be protected 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 any 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. ■ For information about using and updating Norton Internet Security and for purchasing extended update service, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Help and Support. ■ To access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security. Getting Started 3-1

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Protecting the computer
The information in this section explains how your computer can
be protected 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 any 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.
■
For information about using and updating Norton Internet
Security and for purchasing extended update service, select
Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Help
and Support
.
■
To access Norton Internet Security, select
Start > All
Programs > Norton Internet Security
.
Getting Started
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