3 Instrument Operating System
Windows Security
Windows Security
Microsoft recommends the following to ensure the instrument's Windows operating
system is protected:
– Use an internet firewall.
– Get the latest critical Windows updates.
– Use up-to-date antivirus software.
Windows Firewall
The instrument is shipped with the Windows Firewall enabled. You can verify the
status of Windows Firewall by going to the Control Panel and clicking on System and
Security, Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall Exceptions for programs and ports have been added to allow
proper operation of the instrument over a network. Modifying these settings may
cause the instrument to not operate properly.
Automatic Updates
Microsoft recommends that you always get the latest critical Windows updates to
ensure that the instrument's Windows operating system is protected. If the
instrument has internet access, the instrument default is set to automatically check
for critical Windows Updates and notify you.
You can change the configuration of the Microsoft Automatic Updates. You can
choose not to have automatic updates. However, if you do this then you should
manually update Windows periodically, by accessing Internet Explorer and selecting
Windows Update from the Tools menu.
Be aware that downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network and CPU
usage intensive (impacting the instrument performance), and some Windows Updates
automatically reboot the instrument. It is recommended that Windows Updates be
performed when the instrument is not in normal use.
Virus Protection
There is no antivirus software included with your instrument. To find information
regarding recommended antivirus software, visit the following website:
http://www.keysight.com/find/x-series
and select FAQs under Technical Support.
Having antivirus software installed may have a slight impact on the instrument
performance.
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