Introduction; Computer Virus Notice - Gateway ALR 9250R User Manual

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Introduction

If your system does not operate correctly, re-read the instructions for the
procedure(s) you have performed. If an error occurs within an application,
consult the documentation supplied with the software.
This section identifies solutions to common problems. If the suggestions in
this chapter do not resolve your problem, try calling Technical Support.

Computer virus notice

A virus is a program written with malicious intent for the sole purpose of
creating havoc in a computer system. It attaches itself to executable files or
boot sectors, so it can replicate and spread. Some viruses may only cause
the system to beep or display messages or images on the screen. Other
viruses are highly destructive and corrupt or erase the contents of files or
disks. To be safe, never assume any virus is harmless.
Viruses are identified by how they infect the computer.
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Program Viruses
.EXE, .OVL, .DRV , .SYS, and .BIN.
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Macro Viruses
viruses are written in the macro languages certain applications use
to enhance their functionality. These viruses do not infect other
programs or the boot sector.
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Boot Viruses attach themselves to a Boot Record, Master Boot, FAT,
or Partition Table.
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Multipartite Viruses
infect executable program files such as.COM,
infect the data files of specific programs. These
are both program and boot infectors.