Software - Mitsubishi Electric Apricot LS Owner's Handbook Manual

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Check also that the disk is not badly scratched or dirty. Clean them
carefully, wiping them with a clean, soft cloth, slightly moistened if
necessary. Clean from the centre outwards. Always store CD-ROMs
in hard cases and handle them by the edges only wherever possible.
Hard disk drives
If you have problems accessing your hard disk drive, check that the
controller to which the drive is connected is enabled, that the disk
has been correctly formatted, and that the permissions assigned by
the BIOS or the software that you are using allow the intended
access.
Check the cables and device allocation on any new SCSI device
fitted for conflict with existing devices.

Software

It has become a requirement to regularly scan your system for
software 'virus' intrusion. This can cause strange effects with serious
consequences to software and sometimes hardware, especially via
open networks.
Inability to access drives, destruction of data and even wiping of
system BIOS have been experienced by recipients.
Check all floppy disks of unknown origin with virus scanning
software before use. If it is suspected of being supplied from an
unauthorised source, be on your guard. The supplier may not be
aware of the potential problem. Illegal copying of programs has led
to distribution of the many common types of virus.
There are software companies specialising in Anti-Virus software for
both home and corporate use. They are however no substitute for
tight control of your system and your software.
Virus infection can be easily prevented, providing reasonably simple
precautions are taken:
• Purchase software from only reputable sources.
• Avoid 'second hand' software.
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