Panasonic CF-W8 - Manual (Page 137)

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Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
A computer virus propagates through infections from one computer to another. Some viruses are highly malicious, destroying
computer data, or preventing the computer from starting up properly.
„ Use antivirus software (commercially available)
• Update virus definition files frequently, and conduct virus checks regularly.
„ Do not use disks or programs of unknown origin
• Run a virus check on new programs before executing them.
„ Use Windows Firewall
„ Update Windows
In an Internet-connected environment, execute the Windows Update, and use the latest Windows service pack or patch pro-
gram to update Windows on your computer to its latest version. This update is also an effective measure for preventing
viruses and other forms of computer attack.
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In the default setting, the automatic Windows Update in the [Windows Security Center] has not been set. For details of the
Security Center’s automatic Update functions, refer to Window’s Help.
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Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update].
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your tech-
nical support office.
NOTE
z Be sure to perform Windows Update after reinstallation.
The first time you start up Windows, the message [Your computer might be at risk] will be displayed from the Security Cen-
ter icon on the notification area. Click , and take the appropriate measures.