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computer to read or copy its contents. Even if you use Window 95 or the WinBook FX’s Setup
Program to enter passwords, your hard disk drive is not protected. There are applications
available that allow you to encrypt the hard disk and avoid possible theft of personal or
proprietary information. See your local computer software dealer about hard disk drive
encryption utilities.
COMMUNICATIONS ENCRYPTION
Messages and files that you send over public facilities can be intercepted. You, and whoever
you’re exchanging information with, can acquire encryption utilities that will encode this
information. Encryption programs are available as shareware and from computer software
dealers. The different products offer a range of security levels from simple passwords that
determined hackers can break, to sophisticated encryption that even national intelligence
organizations cannot decipher.[FX 8-5]
VIRUSES
Computer viruses can "infect" files and programs on your WinBook FX. Viruses are a serious
problem in the computer world. These unwanted programs will automatically spread themselves
from one system to another, and can cause a number of problems such as:
New display messages to appear as the system boots, indicating problems loading drivers and
other software.
Large amounts of disk space to be used.
Scrambling of information on your hard disk drive.
Files to be erased.
Unusual display problems.
Whenever you transfer files from one system to another – by floppy disks, by downloading from
an on-line service, by a local network – you are risking exposure to viruses.
Virus detection and removal software packages are available at most computer store. Be sure you
get one for Windows 95. You may want to consider one that will automatically run every time
you boot your WinBook FX.
WARNING: It is important to scan for viruses on a regular basis. Also, be sure to check for
updates to your virus detection and removal software package every few months.[FX 8-6]
One way to protect your hard disk drive from virus damage is to enter Security menu in the
Setup Program, and set the Fixed Disk Boot Sector field to Write Protect . Refer to Chapter 9,
Using the Setup Program.
If you don’t use a virus checker that runs automatically each time you boot, consider using the
Virus check reminder that is built into you WinBook FX. Go to the Security menu of the Setup
Program. (Refer to Chapter 9, Using the Setup Program.) Select the Virus check reminder item,
and use the <+> and <-> keys to set the frequency with which the reminder message will appear.
Consider
Weekly or Monthly settings depending on how often you transfer files from other
systems to your WinBook FX. The reminder message will appear whenever you boot your
WinBook FX.