The AVG Antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes antivirus,
To open and access AVG:
1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2Click All Programs.
3Click AVG 7.5, and then click AVG Test Center.
See “Using the AVG Antivirus Software” for more information about using the AVG antivirus software.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center.
Using firewall software
When you use the computer for
Also, AVG, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes a firewall program.
Firewall features include logging, reporting, and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing communications.
To open and access AVG:
1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2Click All Programs.
3Click AVG 7.5, and then click AVG Test Center.
Under some circumstances, a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates. One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature.
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