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The AVG Antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and firewall components. The software includes a free update period. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating AVG software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and access AVG: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click AVG 7.5, and then click AVG Test Center. See "Using the AVG Antivirus Software" for more information about using the AVG antivirus software. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center. Using firewall software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about you, the computer, and your data. To protect your privacy, use firewall software. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. Also, AVG, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes a firewall program. Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. To open and access AVG: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click AVG 7.5, and then click AVG Test Center. Under some circumstances, a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then enable the firewall again. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates. One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature. Turning On the Computer for the First Time 43

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Turning On the Computer for the First Time
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The AVG Antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes antivirus,
anti-spyware, anti-spam, and firewall components. The software includes a free update
period. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses
beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and
updating AVG software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within
the program.
To open and access AVG:
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
on the taskbar.
2
Click
All Programs
.
3
Click
AVG 7.5
, and then click
AVG Test Center
.
See “Using the AVG Antivirus Software” for more information about using the AVG
antivirus software.
For more information about computer viruses, type
viruses
into the Search Help box in the
Help and Support Center.
Using firewall software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons
may be able to gain access to information about you, the computer, and your data. To
protect your privacy, use firewall software. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall
software preinstalled on the computer.
Also, AVG, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes a firewall program.
Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming
and outgoing communications.
To open and access AVG:
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
on the taskbar.
2
Click
All Programs
.
3
Click
AVG 7.5
, and then click
AVG Test Center
.
Under some circumstances, a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with
printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To solve the
problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and
then enable the firewall again. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the
firewall.
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft
software updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends that
you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates. One way to keep the
operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature.