Next steps
Protect the computer
The information in this section is designed to protect the
computer from damage caused by a virus, a security breach, a
power surge, or unsafe operation.
Protect the computer from viruses
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses 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 updated.
Norton Internet Security software is preinstalled on the computer
(select models only). For information about using and updating
your Norton Internet Security software, click
Start > All
Programs > Norton Internet Security > Help and Support
.
For more information about computer viruses, type
viruses
in the
Search field in the Help and Support Center.
Protect your system files
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to
back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality.
Refer to Appendix C, “
Backup and recovery
,” for additional
information.
Getting Started
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