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Startup Guide 1–9
Using Security Software Measures
Compaq recommends that you follow these 3 protective security
software measures to improve your notebook security and to
reduce the severity of security access threats.
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Using a firewall can block access to Internet games, or to printer
and file sharing within a network. If this occurs, you can disable
the firewall or contact your firewall provider for configuration
information. Disabling the firewall will leave you unprotected.
Step Use this Security Measure For More Information
1 Install antivirus software before
connecting to the Internet or a
network. (Some notebook
models are shipped with
antivirus software.)
Keep the virus definition files up
to date to maintain protection
against newly discovered
viruses.
Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus
Symantec:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com
Refer to the online Help File within
the antivirus software.
2 Install Microsoft Windows®
updates by downloading the
updates as they become
available.
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
3 Install the Microsoft Internet
Connection Firewall or an
equivalent firewall.
Refer to the Help and Support
Center. Select Start > Help &
Support. Enter “Firewall” in the
Search field and press enter.