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Virus Protection
Computer viruses are programs written intentionally to enter a computer without the
user's permission or knowledge. When the computer is infected, several types of
damage may occur; data in the hard disk may be destroyed; the computer may be
provided external operation by unauthorized users; you may inadvertently attach
infected files to your e-mails resulting in spreading the viruses, for example.
To help prevent virus infection, the following measures are encouraged:
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Install the latest virus protection/cleaner software into the computer.
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Apply the latest virus definition file for prevention of new virus attack.
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Before opening incoming files such as attached files, downloaded files, etc, detect
the virus infecting them.
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Do not open e-mails originated from unknown place.
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Enables the security functions of application to be used.
(i.e. Disable the macros when handling word or excel files.)
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Regularly update Windows or the applications/software on your computer.
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Back up your important data regularly.
When virus infections occur
Eliminate the virus by means of the latest anti-virus software or virus cleaner
software. When it fails, reinstall all the hard disks. (For reinstalling the hard disks,
refer to the Appendixes.)
Updating Windows
Enabling Automatic Updates
If the Automatic Updates is turned off on the computer, follow these steps.
• You can check the current Automatic Updates status by following these
steps. If it is turned off, turn it on.
1. Click start – Control Panel – Security Center.
2. See the Automatic Updates field in the Security Center window.
If the Automatic Updates is ON, the function is enabled.
• When the Automatic Updates is turned on, the computer will
automatically detect the important programs to be updated and install
them if any.
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