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Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any damage that viruses may have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date. Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes an antivirus program. 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 Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security again. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search 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, Norton Internet Security, 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 Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security again. 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 temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then enable the firewall again. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 42 Getting Started

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Getting Started
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, software programs,
or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any
damage that viruses may have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly
discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes an antivirus
program. 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 Norton Internet Security software, and
for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program.
To open and access Norton Internet Security:
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
on the taskbar.
2
Click
All Programs
.
3
Click
Norton Internet Security
, and then click
Norton Internet Security
again.
For more information about computer viruses, type
viruses
into the Search 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, Norton Internet Security, 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 Norton Internet Security:
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
on the taskbar.
2
Click
All Programs
.
3
Click
Norton Internet Security
, and then click
Norton Internet Security
again.
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 temporarily
solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and
then enable the firewall again. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the
firewall.