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... NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
... NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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... Impairments 178 Internet Security and Privacy 178 Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet 178 Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet 179 Viruses 179 Firewalls 180 Spyware and Malware 182 Spam 183 Phishing Scams 183 Shopping Securely Over the Internet 183 Contents 13
... Impairments 178 Internet Security and Privacy 178 Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet 178 Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet 179 Viruses 179 Firewalls 180 Spyware and Malware 182 Spam 183 Phishing Scams 183 Shopping Securely Over the Internet 183 Contents 13
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... Vista 192 Windows® XP 192 Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages . . . . . 192 Windows Vista 192 Windows XP 194 Securing Your E-mail 194 Reducing Spam 195 Viruses and Phishing 196 14 Contents
... Vista 192 Windows® XP 192 Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages . . . . . 192 Windows Vista 192 Windows XP 194 Securing Your E-mail 194 Reducing Spam 195 Viruses and Phishing 196 14 Contents
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... Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses . . . 257 Dealing With Cookies 258 Blocking all Cookies 258 Avoiding Spyware and Malware 259 18 Contents
... Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses . . . 257 Dealing With Cookies 258 Blocking all Cookies 258 Avoiding Spyware and Malware 259 18 Contents
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Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to allow you may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. If your computer is connected to scan the file for ...
Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to allow you may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. If your computer is connected to scan the file for ...
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... Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security Your computer may begin to run automatically at startup In addition, viruses can protect your computer's performance. You can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer, increase its operational life,...you perform standard maintenance tasks, such as: • Cleaning the computer and its components • Disk defragmenting • Scanning for virus and spyware Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 125 Slower performance can be caused by: • Disorganized files • ...
... Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security Your computer may begin to run automatically at startup In addition, viruses can protect your computer's performance. You can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer, increase its operational life,...you perform standard maintenance tasks, such as: • Cleaning the computer and its components • Disk defragmenting • Scanning for virus and spyware Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 125 Slower performance can be caused by: • Disorganized files • ...
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... should install antivirus and antispyware programs. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 133 Computer viruses affect your knowledge or consent. 2 Select the drive you want to perform and click Start. Scanning for Viruses and Spyware Computer viruses and spyware are hidden software that corrupts your files or gathers information from your computer...
... should install antivirus and antispyware programs. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 133 Computer viruses affect your knowledge or consent. 2 Select the drive you want to perform and click Start. Scanning for Viruses and Spyware Computer viruses and spyware are hidden software that corrupts your files or gathers information from your computer...
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... Defender" on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com). For more about protecting your hard disk for spyware • Checks all files on your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on the Internet. 134 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive...
... Defender" on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com). For more about protecting your hard disk for spyware • Checks all files on your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on the Internet. 134 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive...
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...Configure your software. If you are using public wireless networks, update your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. See "Using a Firewall to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Use a firewall. Do ...documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Disable file and print sharing before using a public WLAN. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. To find out if your operating system does not ...
...Configure your software. If you are using public wireless networks, update your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. See "Using a Firewall to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Use a firewall. Do ...documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Disable file and print sharing before using a public WLAN. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. To find out if your operating system does not ...
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 169 In the event of a software or operating system failure, Intel AMT can be used to access the computer remotely for repair purposes. • Protect networks from incoming threats while keeping software and virus protection up to date across the network See the Dell™ Systems Management Administrator's Guide for details on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This guide is available on the use of the Intel® Active Management Technology. • Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures -
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 169 In the event of a software or operating system failure, Intel AMT can be used to access the computer remotely for repair purposes. • Protect networks from incoming threats while keeping software and virus protection up to date across the network See the Dell™ Systems Management Administrator's Guide for details on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This guide is available on the use of the Intel® Active Management Technology. • Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures -
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...receive in e-mail attachments. Sometimes your visits to files that you visit a website a certain amount of the site and click OK. These viruses can attach themselves to a website are tracked by cookies that you fear may damage your computer. 2 Type in another window. • ...Internet 179 See "Spam" on page 183 and "Phishing Scams" on your computer, damaging data and system programs and compromising secure information. Viruses Viruses are able to add websites that are placed on page 183. Ensure security and privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies" on page 182....
...receive in e-mail attachments. Sometimes your visits to files that you visit a website a certain amount of the site and click OK. These viruses can attach themselves to a website are tracked by cookies that you fear may damage your computer. 2 Type in another window. • ...Internet 179 See "Spam" on page 183 and "Phishing Scams" on your computer, damaging data and system programs and compromising secure information. Viruses Viruses are able to add websites that are placed on page 183. Ensure security and privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies" on page 182....
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...device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which is to your antivirus program. Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ .... 2 Click Change Settings. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Some antivirus programs can obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two popular antivirus programs include Norton AntiVirus and McAfee...
...device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which is to your antivirus program. Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ .... 2 Click Change Settings. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Some antivirus programs can obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two popular antivirus programs include Norton AntiVirus and McAfee...
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This creates a simple e-mail rule based on the name of the person on page 178). • Reduce spam. • Protect against viruses and phishing. • Avoid opening e-mail attachments. 194 E-mail To delete an e-mail message: 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 In the message list, ...
This creates a simple e-mail rule based on the name of the person on page 178). • Reduce spam. • Protect against viruses and phishing. • Avoid opening e-mail attachments. 194 E-mail To delete an e-mail message: 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 In the message list, ...
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... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your email messages, see "Using Antivirus Software" on page 256. 196 E-mail Viruses and Phishing You can choose from the following options to secure your e- FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your e-... 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other unwanted e-mail" in Outlook Express Help. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see "Viewing e-mail images that attachments are blocked" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your email messages, see "Using Antivirus Software" on page 256. 196 E-mail Viruses and Phishing You can choose from the following options to secure your e- FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your e-... 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other unwanted e-mail" in Outlook Express Help. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see "Viewing e-mail images that attachments are blocked" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... to open a new message composition window. Other e-mail services allow you know that it has done so, and lists the attachment that commonly spread e-mail viruses.
... to open a new message composition window. Other e-mail services allow you know that it has done so, and lists the attachment that commonly spread e-mail viruses.
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... confirmation. 3 Click On (recommended), and then click OK. Facial Recognition Software NOTE: The facial recognition software may not be logged on to this computer as viruses or worms. Firewalls also help to prevent your computer from spreading malicious programs to other computers. Using a digital image from the image and a facial database.
... confirmation. 3 Click On (recommended), and then click OK. Facial Recognition Software NOTE: The facial recognition software may not be logged on to this computer as viruses or worms. Firewalls also help to prevent your computer from spreading malicious programs to other computers. Using a digital image from the image and a facial database.
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...To learn more about encryption, see "Encryption: recommended links" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Computer viruses can be viewed or accessed by users with proper permissions. 1 Right-click the folder or file you can infect your computer, damage your files..., make your computer vulnerable to additional attacks, and cause your computer to spread viruses to secure data check box, and then click OK. Also, see "Firewalls" on page 180. Encrypting Files and Folders Encryption is an...
...To learn more about encryption, see "Encryption: recommended links" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Computer viruses can be viewed or accessed by users with proper permissions. 1 Right-click the folder or file you can infect your computer, damage your files..., make your computer vulnerable to additional attacks, and cause your computer to spread viruses to secure data check box, and then click OK. Also, see "Firewalls" on page 180. Encrypting Files and Folders Encryption is an...
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... key is automatically provided by your system administrator, the connection is made automatically. • If the network key is security-enabled, one of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy...
... key is automatically provided by your system administrator, the connection is made automatically. • If the network key is security-enabled, one of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy...
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... more about you in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • How do I tell if my computer has a virus? Some websites store your member name, password, or other reasons, putting your privacy at risk. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about... viruses and how to protect against them, see "Maintaining Privacy by websites to personalize your viewing experience. However, some web pages from displaying correctly. ...
... more about you in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • How do I tell if my computer has a virus? Some websites store your member name, password, or other reasons, putting your privacy at risk. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about... viruses and how to protect against them, see "Maintaining Privacy by websites to personalize your viewing experience. However, some web pages from displaying correctly. ...
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...; Remove spyware from these forms of malicious software. Also, see "Spyware and Malware" on page 182. For a list of computer programs that can use anti-virus software to secure, check, and/or clean up your computer from your computer • Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer • When...
...; Remove spyware from these forms of malicious software. Also, see "Spyware and Malware" on page 182. For a list of computer programs that can use anti-virus software to secure, check, and/or clean up your computer from your computer • Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer • When...