Protecting your
files and data
About maintaining protection
This chapter includes the following topics:
About maintaining protection
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About the Norton AntiVirus scans
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After you have installed your product and run
LiveUpdate, you have complete protection from viruses
and other security risks. However, new security risks
are a constant threat. Security risks can spread when
you start your computer from an infected disk or when
you run an infected program. You can do several things
to avoid security risks.
Practicing regular file maintenance and keeping your
security protection up to date helps in protecting your
computer.
To avoid security risks:
Stay informed about the latest viruses and other
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security risks by logging in to the Symantec
Security Response Web site at the following URL:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com
The Web site includes extensive, frequently updated
information on viruses and automatic virus
protection.
Keep Automatic LiveUpdate turned on at all times
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to continually receive definition updates.
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