Gateway Computer User Manual

CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer
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Updating your virus definitions
You should update your virus definitions regularly to protect your computer from the latest
viruses.
To update your virus definitions:
1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter.
3 Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter Updates wizard opens.
4 Click Check Now.
5 If it is time to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your screen. Click Renew my
subscription to extend your subscription and continue updating McAfee SecurityCenter.
Using Windows XP Security Center
Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through:
• a firewall
• automatic Windows updates
• third party virus protection software
• security options in Internet Explorer
Modifying security settings
To modify security settings:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The Windows Security
Center dialog box opens.
2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall.
3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security
Center.
Important
To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must
extend your subscription.
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Gateway Computer Specifications

General

Brand	Gateway
Model	Computer
Category	Desktop
Language	English