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Step 3: Prepare and Power up the Signal Generator
System Maintenance
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.
To adjust Windows Defender settings, log in as an administrator (default
password:"Keysight4u!"). Minimize the M9384B VXG application, click Start and
type: defender. Click Windows Defender from the Best match column.
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.
Spyware Protection
There is no anti-spyware software installed on the instrument. This should not be a
problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of internet browsing. Having
spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the instrument performance.
System Maintenance
Backup
It is recommended that you have a regular backup strategy. Your IT department may
already have a backup strategy in place that is suitable for the instrument and its
data. Using the Instrument Recovery system in conjunction with a regular backup
strategy should allow full recovery of the instrument data.
Windows has a Backup utility that you can use to archive files and folders in case of a
disk drive failure. You can also use third party backup utilities. However, you must
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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.
M9384B Startup Guide
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