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Protecting Your PC
Using a Power Surge Suppressor
Power surges, for example, voltage spikes, power outages or blackouts may cause software problems.
Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files. Because of this, you should:
•Consistently make backup copies of your data files. And
•Prevent damage from voltage spikes by installing a PC surge suppressor between the electrical socket and the PC powercable.
Using Virus Protection Programs
HP provides a
A PC virus can destroy information on the hard disk drive. You can get a virus from infected files that you open from:
•An
•A file downloaded from the Internet.
•A diskette (floppy disk).
•A CD or DVD disc.
Some viruses affect your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you open a certain file or do not delete the file before a certain date. New types of viruses are invented all the time.
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You should take the following precautions to protect your PC:
•Do not open unsolicited
•Download files only from sources you feel are safe.
•Always scan documents for viruses before opening them.
•Make sure you have the latest version of your
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