From The Internet; Using Shareware; Using Software "Fixes - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5000 User Manual

Protect
Yourself when
Downloading
Software from
the Internet
When you download
software files from the
Internet, be sure that your
anti-virus utility is running.
Anti-virus software ensures
that your computer does not
become infected with a
virus.
See also ...
For more information on
anti-virus software, see the
"Preventive Maintenance"
chapter in this guide.
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Protect Yourself when Downloading Software from the Internet

Using Shareware

Shareware is software that is made available on the Internet as
downloadable files. Restrictions may apply for the use of these
files. Read all copyright materials before downloading software

from the Internet.

Using Software "Fixes"

Fixes are updates (or "patches") for the software on your
computer. To access a software fix, go to the Web site of the
software manufacturer and find the location of their updates.
For updates on all hardware-enabling software (the drivers that
run your hardware) that came with your Internet PC, go to the
following Web site to receive free SoftPaqs ("software fixes"):
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All third-party software (software that did not come with your
computer) "patches" must come directly from the manufacturer.
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www.compaq.com/support/files
Caution: Hardware-enabling software that does not come directly
from the Compaq Web site may render your hardware unusable.
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