To decrease the size of the Recycle Bin:

1Right-click the Recycle Bin, then select Properties.

2At the Global tab, select either Configure drives independently or Use one setting for all drives.

3If you are configuring drives independently, click the tab for the drive you want to configure.

4Move the slider to set the size of the Recycle Bin. A good initial setting is 5%.

5Click OK.

Protecting your computer from viruses

A virus is a program that attaches itself to a program or data file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data, cause computers to malfunction, and can display annoying or offensive messages. Some viruses can go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are activated by a certain date or time. Protect your computer from viruses by:

■Using an anti-virus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. After you run the anti-virus program you can back up your files to diskettes, a separate hard drive, or a high-capacity storage drive.

■Keeping your anti-virus program updated.

■Obtaining all software from reputable sources and checking the software for viruses before installing it.

■Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.

To remove a virus:

1Find and remove the virus immediately using your anti-virus program.

2Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds.

3Turn on the computer and rescan for the virus.

4If the virus is still on your computer, contact Gateway Client Care.

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