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online (for example, over the Internet) or by mail. See “Keeping virus protection current” on page 14-14.

WHY? New viruses are being written all the time. You have to regularly obtain files from Norton AntiVirus that contain the latest virus protection. If you don’t, you are not protected against viruses that have been released into the computer world since you bought the product.

Windows 95: Create Norton AntiVirus Rescue Disks to help recover from a virus emergency.

WHY? Rescue disks are an important part of your virus protection for Windows 95. For example, they allow you to safely restart your computer if it is halted due to a virus in memo. See “Windows 95: Create rescue disks” on page 14-7.

System requirements for installation

Windows 95 486 IBM or compatible PC with 8 MB of memory

Microsoft Windows 95

10 MB of free hard disk space

Windows NT Administrator-level privileges

16 MB of memory (32 MB or more recommended)

Microsoft Windows NT versions 3.51 or 4.0

16 MB of free hard disk space

Using Norton AntiVirus

Every time you start your computer, Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect lets you know it is working. The Auto-Protect icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar on your Windows desktop reminds you that you are fully protected against virus infection.

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