System Security; How Can I Protect My Computer Against Security Threats, Such As Viruses; How Do I Keep My Antivirus Software Updated - Sony VGN-AR78E Troubleshooting Manual

System Security

How can I protect my computer against security
threats, such as viruses?
The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer.
The best way to protect your computer against security threats, such as
viruses, is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly.
You can get important Windows updates by doing the following:
Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates.
1 Connect to the Internet.
2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled
updates.

How do I keep my antivirus software updated?

You can keep the McAfee Internet Security Suite software program current
with the latest updates from McAfee, Inc.
To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps:
1 Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, and McAfee SecurityCenter.
2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update
the software.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to download updates.
See the help file on your software program for more information.
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