Panasonic Toughbook CF-W2FWCZZBM Operating Instructions Manual

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Windows/Antivirus Protection42OperationUseful InformationUse the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from damage by com-puter viruses, etc.Windows Security Centerz What is Windows Security Center?The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of Windows securityinformation, and monitors antivirus measures and other Windows security settingsto ensure optimum safety.Use the Windows Security Center function to protect your computer from damageby viruses, etc.Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to display the current settings for thefollowing security functions.• Windows FirewallA security system for protecting the computer from unauthorized access via theInternet or other external networks.The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the externalnetwork, so that only approved data can pass through.At the time of purchase, the Windows Firewall is set to be enabled.• Automatic UpdatesIf your computer is connected to the Internet, this function regularly checkswhether security updates and other important updates for Windows have beenmade available, and automatically installs these updates in their latest conditions.• Virus ProtectionThis function regularly checks whether antivirus software has been installed in thecomputer, and whether the version of that software is the latest version available.NOTEz Some network-related software and some online network games do not operatenormally if the Windows Firewall is enabled. Ask the software manufacturerabout the Windows Firewall in the case of using such software.z For further details on the Windows Firewall, see the help displayed by the follow-ing methods:A Click [start] - [Help and Support] and input [Windows Firewall] into [Search].B Click [Windows Firewall overview].If the message "Your computer might be at risk" is displayedRead the message, click the (red) on the notification area, and make the appropri-ate settings.This message, which the Windows Security Center displays to confirm the security-related settings regularly, will be displayed until the settings are made more properly.NOTEz This message does not indicate an error. You can use the computer while themessage is displayed. However, in order to operate the computer more safely,we recommend making the appropriate measures to reduce damage from virusand other attacks, thus avoiding the appearance of this message.Security Center/Antivirus Protection