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Risk of rendering instrument unusable
The instrument is equipped with the Windows
10 operating system. You
can install additional software on the instrument, however, additional soft-
ware can impair instrument function. Thus, run only programs that
Rohde
&
Schwarz has tested for compatibility with the instrument software.
The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows
10 are
adapted to the instrument. Only install update software released by
Rohde
&
Schwarz to modify existing instrument software.
The following program packages have been tested:
●
R&S Power Viewer Plus - virtual power meter for displaying results of the
power sensor R&S NRP-Zxx (install only this component!)
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Symantec Endpoint Security – virus-protection software
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FileShredder - for reliable deletion of files on the hard disk
4.5.1
Virus Protection
Take appropriate steps to protect your instruments from infection. Use strong fire-
wall settings and scan any removable storage device used with a
Rohde
&
Schwarz instrument regularly. It is also recommended that you install
anti-virus software on the instrument. Rohde
&
Schwarz does NOT recommend
running anti-virus software in the background ("on- access" mode) on Windows-
based instruments, due to potentially degrading instrument performance. How-
ever, Rohde
&
Schwarz does recommend running it during non-critical hours.
For details and recommendations, see the following Rohde
&
Schwarz white
paper:
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1EF96: Malware Protection Windows 10
4.5.2
Service Packs and Updates
Microsoft regularly creates security updates and other patches to protect Win-
dows-based operating systems. These are released through the Microsoft Update
website and associated update server. Instruments using Windows, especially
those that connect to a network, should be updated regularly.
Windows Operating System
