Using Security Software Measures - HP Compaq NX9040 Startup Manual

Using Security Software Measures

HP recommends that you follow these 4 protective security
software measures to improve your notebook security and to
reduce the severity of security access threats.
Step Use this Security Measure
1 Install antivirus software before
connecting to the Internet or a
network. (Some notebook
models are shipped with
antivirus software.)
Keep the virus definition files up
to date to maintain protection
against newly discovered
viruses.
2 Use the default or higher
security settings in Microsoft®
Internet Explorer.
3 Install Microsoft Windows®
updates by downloading the
updates as they become
available.
4 Install the Microsoft Internet
Connection Firewall or an
equivalent firewall.
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Using a firewall can block access to Internet games, or to printer
and file sharing within a network. If this occurs, you can disable
the firewall or contact your firewall provider for configuration
information. Disabling the firewall will leave you unprotected.
Startup Guide
Hardware and Software Setup
For More Information
Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus
Symantec:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com
Refer to the online Help File within
the antivirus software.
From the Internet Explorer menu bar,
select Tools > Internet Options >
Security.
http://windowsupdate.
http://microsoft.com
Refer to the Help and Support
Center. Select Start > Help &
Support. Enter "Firewall" in the
Search field and press enter.
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