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Protecting the computer
The information in this section explains how your computer
can be protected from damage caused by a virus, a security
breach, a power surge, unsafe operation, or system failure.
Protecting the computer from viruses
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the
operating system, applications, or utilities 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.
Norton Internet Security is preinstalled on the computer:
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Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days
of free updates. It is strongly recommended that you
protect the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days
by purchasing extended update service.
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For information about using and updating Norton Internet
Security and for purchasing extended update service,
select
Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security >
Help and Support
.
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To access Norton Internet Security, select
Start > All
Programs > Norton Internet Security
.
Getting Started
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