Windows Security; Windows Firewall; Automatic Updates - Keysight Technologies X-Series Getting Started Manual

Instrument Operating System

Windows Security

Windows Security

Microsoft recommends the following to ensure the instrument's Windows
operating system is protected:
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Windows Firewall

The instrument is shipped with the Windows Firewall enabled. You can verify
the status of Windows Firewall by going to the Control Panel and clicking on
System and Security, Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall Exceptions for programs and ports have been added to allow
proper operation of the instrument over a network. Modifying these settings
may cause the instrument to not operate properly.

Automatic Updates

Microsoft recommends that you always get the latest critical Windows updates
to ensure that the instrument's Windows operating system is protected. If the
instrument has internet access, the instrument default is set to automatically
check for critical Windows Updates and notify you.
You can change the configuration of the Microsoft Automatic Updates. You can
choose not to have automatic updates. However, if you do this then you should
manually update Windows periodically, by accessing Internet Explorer and
selecting Windows Update from the Tools menu.
Be aware that downloading and installing Windows Updates can be
network and CPU usage intensive (impacting the instrument
performance), and some Windows Updates automatically reboot the
instrument. It is recommended that Windows Updates be performed
when the instrument is not in normal use.
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Use an internet firewall.
Get the latest critical Windows updates.
Use up-to-date antivirus software.
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