Precautions; Software Installed - Keysight E5052B Service Manual

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Precautions

Precautions
This section describes cautions that must be observed in operating the E5052B.

Software Installed

The Windows operating system installed in this machine is customized for more effective
operation, and has different functions that are not part of the Windows operating system for
ordinary PCs (personal computers).
Therefore, do not attempt to use the system in ways other than those described in this
manual as doing so may cause malfunctions.
Also note the followings.
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Keysight Technologies will not be held liable for any failure or damage arising from
negligence regarding these prohibitions and warnings.
NOTE
If the pre-installed software is damaged somehow, resulting in errant behavior by the
machine, perform a system recovery. For further details of system recovery, refer to
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The E5052B is always shipped with the latest service packs and critical updates tat
were available at the time when firmware was updated. We recommned that you
maintain the latest available protection for your SSA by automatically accepting and
installing the latest critical security patches from the Microsoft Windows Update
website:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
The E5052B does NOT have antivirus protection when shipped. Use of an antivirus
program is strongly recommended if you connect the E5052B to the LAN (Internet). In
addition, the use of a firewall could help to protect the E5052B from viruses. However,
some firewalls could limit DCOM connectivity of the E5052B.
Do not update pre-installed software unless recommended by Keysight. Before
updating or installing software, refer to Windows Support Information in
http://www.keysight.com/find/ssa_support
Do not attempt to update VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) software installed in this
machine to its equivalent developed for ordinary PCs. Doing so will cause
malfunctions.
Users may install commercial application software for Windows on the E5052B at their
own responsibility. Some application software may affect the measurement
performance, especially measurement speed.
Do not modify or reconfigure the operating system. The Microsoft Windows operating
system has been configured by Keysight to improve the performance of the E5052B.
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