Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses

Protecting your convertible tablet PC from viruses

A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your convertible tablet PC to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.

Protect your convertible tablet PC from a virus by:

■Registering your copy of Norton® Internet Security and subscribing to the virus definition update service. You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your convertible tablet PC.

■Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.

■Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.

■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.

■Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to protect against the latest viruses.

■Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection.

Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying Security Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation.

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