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Guidelines for installing software and hardware devices, Connecting to the Internet

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Computer risk Computer feature Unauthorized access to data and ongoing threats to the computer Firewall software ● Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer. ● The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall software. Computer security Windows 7 critical security updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows 7 operating system. NOTE: Security solutions can deter theft, mishandling, and software attacks, but cannot prevent them. Guidelines for installing software and hardware devices After you complete the initial computer setup, you might want to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or hardware for your computer. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to install the new software. NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Installing copied software could result in an unstable installation, infect the computer with a virus, or be illegal. Connecting to the Internet Steps to connect to the Internet: 1. Connect the hardware (sold separately). 8 Chapter 3 Setting up your computer Getting Started

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Computer risk
Computer feature
Unauthorized access to data
and ongoing threats to the
computer
Firewall software
Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer.
The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes
firewall software.
Computer security
Windows 7 critical security updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows 7 operating system.
NOTE:
Security solutions can deter theft, mishandling, and software attacks, but cannot prevent them.
Guidelines for installing software and hardware devices
After you complete the initial computer setup, you might want to install additional software programs or hardware
devices. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed before purchasing new software or
hardware for your computer. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to install the new software.
NOTE:
Use only licensed original software. Installing copied software could result in an unstable installation,
infect the computer with a virus, or be illegal.
Connecting to the Internet
Steps to connect to the Internet:
1.
Connect the hardware (sold separately).
8
Chapter 3
Setting up your computer
Getting Started