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System Security
How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?
The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer. The best way to protect your computer against
security threats, such as viruses, is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly.
You can get important Windows updates by doing the following:
!
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.
1
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
2
Click
System and Security
.
3
Click
Action Center
.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates.
How do I keep my antivirus software updated?
You can keep the
McAfee
software program current with the latest updates from McAfee, Inc.
To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps:
!
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.
1
Click
Start
,
All Programs
,
McAfee
, and
McAfee SecurityCenter
.
2
Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to download updates.
See the help file included with your software program for more information.
