Protect Your System Files; Protect Your Privacy - HP Compaq Series Getting Started

Next steps
Norton AntiVirus is preinstalled on the computer. For information
about using the Norton AntiVirus software, click Start > All
Programs > Norton AntiVirus > Help and Support.
For more information about computer viruses, type
Search field in the Help and Support Center.

Protect your system files

System Restore is an operating system feature that allows you to
reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the
computer to an earlier state, called a restore point.
You can manually create additional restore points to provide
increased protection for your system files and settings. It is
recommended that you manually create restore points
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Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.
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Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.
For more information about setting and restoring from restore
points, refer to
"System recovery."

Protect your privacy

When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about you or your computer.
To optimize the privacy protection features included with the
computer, it is recommended that you
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Keep your operating system and software updated. Many
software applications contain security enhancements. For
information about updating your operating system and
software, refer to
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Use a firewall. A firewall is software that monitors incoming
traffic on the computer. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing
traffic.
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