Virus Protection - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 8000 Getting Started

Virus Protection

A PC virus can destroy information on the hard disk
drive. You can get a virus from infected files
accessed from:
■ An e-mail message or attachment
■ Files downloaded from the Internet
■ A diskette (floppy disk)
■ A CD or DVD disc
Some viruses affect your PC immediately, while
others may activate only if you open a certain file
or do not delete the file before a certain date.
Norton AntiVirus is available on your PC with
pre-set options that make your PC safe. Your PC is
scanned for viruses after you enable the Norton
AntiVirus application.
Getting Started
You should take the following precautions to
protect your PC:
■ Do not open unsolicited e-mail from unknown
sources.
■ Download files only from sources you feel are
safe.
■ Always scan documents for viruses before
opening.
■ Make sure you have the latest version of
Norton AntiVirus.
Maintaining the PC
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