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2 Operating Your Notebook (XP)
2-20 User’s Manual
2.8 Managing Files
2.8.1 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.
2.8.2 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.
You can back up your files to a CD-RW drive or an external storage
device.
2.8.3 Finding Files
Right click on
Start > Search
.
In the search window, type either
All or part of the file name
or
A word
or phrase in the file
.
Specify where you want the system to look by specifying a drive or folder
in the
Look in
pull-down menu.
Windows will search the entire hard drive (or drive C partition) if the
default setting of C: is unchanged.
Click
Search
to begin searching.
Files that are found to match your search criteria are listed in the
Search
Results
window.