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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made
especially for the purpose.
Updating Windows
Help & Support
For more information about Windows
Update, click
Start
, then click
Help and
Support
. Type the phrase
Windows
Update
in the
Search
box, then click the
arrow.
Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date. Use Windows
Update to choose updates for your computer’s operating system, software, and
hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the
most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it running
smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a
tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on
your computer.
For information on running Windows Update, see
“Windows Update” on
page 66
. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security
Center. For more information, see
“Using Windows XP Security Center” on
page 65
.
Using BigFix
BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically
gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from
BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by
flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open
BigFix.
To start BigFix:
■
Click
Start
,
All Programs
,
Accessories
,
System Tools
, then click
BigFix
.
To learn more about using BigFix:
■
From the BigFix program, click
Help
, then click
Tutorial
.
Summary of Contents for GT4015H
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Page 8: ...CHAPTER 1 1 GettingHelp Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using online help ...
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Page 27: ...CHAPTER 2 Using Your Computer www gateway com 20 ...
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Page 66: ...CHAPTER 6 59 ProtectingYourComputer Hardware security Data security Security updates ...
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Page 109: ...CHAPTER 8 Networking Your Computer www gateway com 100 ...
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Page 165: ... Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 158 ...
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