93www.gateway.comProtecting your computer from virusesProtecting your computer fromvirusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, thenspreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or causeyour computer to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a periodof time because they are activated on a certain date.Protect your computer from a virus by:■ Registering your copy of Norton AntiVirus and subscribing to thevirus definition update service. You received a free limited timesubscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchasedyour notebook.■ Using the Norton ® AntiVirus program to check files and programsthat are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from theInternet.■ 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 openingcontains a macro that might have a virus.■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protectagainst the latest viruses.■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provideyou with the highest level of protection.Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings,see “Modifying Security Settings” inUsing Your Computerwhich has been included on your hard drive. To access thisguide, click Start, All Programs, then click GatewayDocumentation.Help andSupportFor more information about protecting your computeragainst viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword viruses in the Search box, then click the arrow.
