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Next steps
Install additional hardware
and software
To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer, follow
the instructions provided by the hardware manufacturer to install
any drivers required by the device.
Install new software by inserting the software disc into the optical
drive, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Protect the computer
The information in this section is designed to protect the
computer from damage caused by a virus, a security breach,
a power surge, or unsafe operation.
Protect the computer from viruses
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can
disable the operating system, applications, or utilities, or cause
them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and
in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. To provide
ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus
software must be updated.
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