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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide.
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To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your user guide. 17 For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection.
To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your user guide. 17 For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection.
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... hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the... how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools.
... hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the... how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools.
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restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to get your computer running again.
restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to get your computer running again.
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. If you restore your computer's software up to finish.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. If you restore your computer's software up to finish.
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... of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access most ...about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. Available information depends on how to which you are taken. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. To find the answer, click the ...
... of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access most ...about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. Available information depends on how to which you are taken. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. To find the answer, click the ...
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... clock. The Recycle Bin is the Windows desktop. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where you discarded are running. Think of a real desk. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. The desktop is the bar at the bottom of the computer display...
... clock. The Recycle Bin is the Windows desktop. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where you discarded are running. Think of a real desk. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. The desktop is the bar at the bottom of the computer display...
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... program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL... CTRL + C. The file or folder is permanently deleted. Do this... The following table shows a few shortcuts that you graphic want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 16 Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows.
... program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL... CTRL + C. The file or folder is permanently deleted. Do this... The following table shows a few shortcuts that you graphic want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 16 Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows.
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... for saving the file in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Help For more information, see "Protecting your computer from a Web site: 1 Connect to run or install the program. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that is similar to...
... for saving the file in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Help For more information, see "Protecting your computer from a Web site: 1 Connect to run or install the program. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that is similar to...
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Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a computer network used to build computer networks in the home. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign...
Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a computer network used to build computer networks in the home. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign...
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... window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you must install one. 43 www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such... computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your network running at the speed of Network adapters.
... window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you must install one. 43 www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such... computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your network running at the speed of Network adapters.
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... your computer. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set in computer security is very secure, and you cannot bypass it . You can install or run. 56 Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup ... computer. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be hard for each person who uses your Reference Guide. Take steps to Gateway so we can access files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Attach a cable lock to enter your password when you turn ...
... your computer. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set in computer security is very secure, and you cannot bypass it . You can install or run. 56 Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup ... computer. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be hard for each person who uses your Reference Guide. Take steps to Gateway so we can access files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Attach a cable lock to enter your password when you turn ...
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The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
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... Web sites. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. For more information about Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your computer. • Windows Defender to...
... Web sites. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. For more information about Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your computer. • Windows Defender to...
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... make the screen illegible and you may need to change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. If the color in the Search Help...
... make the screen illegible and you may need to change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. If the color in the Search Help...
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.... Your changes are saved. 67 The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your preference. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar, or right-click...
.... Your changes are saved. 67 The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your preference. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar, or right-click...
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Caution If you click Log Off, any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. • Log Off logs off the current user, and any programs that were running may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost. 3 Click the user account that you want to use. 72 The account...
Caution If you click Log Off, any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. • Log Off logs off the current user, and any programs that were running may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost. 3 Click the user account that you want to use. 72 The account...
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.... The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 80 Tip Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to is displayed...
.... The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 80 Tip Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to is displayed...
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...levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that they are in a relaxed position when you run your computer for an extended period of time with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you have a cable... modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer during a power failure. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack...
...levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that they are in a relaxed position when you run your computer for an extended period of time with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you have a cable... modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer during a power failure. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack...