Broadcom Corporation BRCM1090 Manuel D’Utilisation

security software that includes antivirus and irewall features may be preinstalled on your computer as a trial 

ofer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security 

software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software trial 

ofer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your computer.

Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function 

abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage 

they have caused.
To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your computer. It is strongly recommended that you use the 

antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your computer.
For more information about computer viruses, type 

support in the taskbar search box, and then select the 

HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.

Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A irewall can be software you 

install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a combination of both hardware and software.
There are two types of irewalls to consider:

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Host-based irewalls—Software that protects only the computer it is installed on.

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Network-based irewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to 

protect all the computers on the network.

When a irewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with 

a set of user-deined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.

HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to correct 

security problems and improve software performance.

Microsoft sends out alerts regarding Windows updates, which may include security updates. To 

protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all updates from Microsoft as soon 

as you receive an alert.

You can install these updates automatically.
To view or change the settings:

Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select Update & Security.

Select Windows Update, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

To schedule a time for installing updates, select Advanced Options, and then follow the on-screen 

instructions.

Installing software updates

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