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Protecting your notebook from viruses

A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then 
spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause 
your notebook to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period 
of time because they are activated on a certain date.

Protect your notebook from a virus by:

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Registering your copy of Norton

®

 Internet Security and subscribing 

to the virus definition update service. You received a free limited time 
subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you 
purchased your notebook.

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Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and 
programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from 
the Internet.

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Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.

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Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. 
These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening 
contains a macro that might have a virus.

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Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to 
protect against the latest viruses.

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Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide 
you with the highest level of protection.

For more information about modifying security settings, 
see “Modifying Security Settings” in 

Using Your Computer 

which has been included on your hard drive. To access this 
guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway 
Documentation.

For more information about protecting your notebook 
against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. 
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