Using Antivirus Software - Compaq CQ2009F - 1 GB RAM Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started (features vary by model)
The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For
information on how to set passwords, see "Using passwords." For additional information
on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the
Search Help box in the Help and Support Center.
Password
Windows Vista Administrator
password
Windows Vista User password
CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you cannot access
Setup Utility.

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.
The Norton Internet Security program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes
antivirus and firewall components. 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
2 Click All Programs.
3 Click Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security in
the list.
See "Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software" for more information about
using the Norton antivirus software.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search Help box in the
Help and Support Center.
Function
Protects administrator-level access to
computer contents.
Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and
the computer contents. It must be entered when you
resume from Sleep or Away mode.
on the taskbar.