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3 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
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3.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software
There are thousands of known viruses, and more appear all the time. Installing antivirus
software is the only way to protect your data, software and hardware. Regular updates are
necessary to ensure protection.
Your computer dealer can advise you regarding purchasing antivirus software.
Before installing any software from unlicensed sources, scan for viruses. Regularly
backup your data to safeguard against loss if your notebook is infected.
3.8.2 Backing Up Files
Regularly backing up your files will protect you from losing data from accidental file
deletion, viruses or hard drive failure.
Programs can be reinstalled, unless you have backed up your work, you will lose your data
files.
The most convenient way to back up your files is to a CD-RW drive. For smaller files, you
can use a floppy disk.
3.8.3 Finding Files
Right click on Start > Search .
In the search window, type a word or part of a word in the search box.
As you type, files from a variety locations (drives and folders on your computer) that match
your text will appear.
You can click one of the available filter buttons to show only certain kinds of files, such as
E-mail, Document, Picture, or Music.
3.8.4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive
From the Desktop , select Computer .
Locate the file you want to copy, and click the file to select it.
Right click the file you want to copy, and then click
Copy .
Open the location where you want to store the copy.
Right click within the location, and click
Paste .