Using firewalls, Protecting data against viruses – Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 User Manual
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special software for data recovery. There is a risk that people of bad faith might read and misuse the critical
data on hard disk drives or solid-state drives for unexpected purposes.
To prevent leakage of data, it becomes very important that you take responsibility for deleting all the data
from the hard disk drive or solid-state drive when you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer. You
can destroy the data physically by smashing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with a hammer, or
magnetically by means of strong magnetic power, thus making the data unreadable. But we recommend
that you make use of the software (payware) or service (pay service) specifically developed for the purpose.
For disposing of data on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, Lenovo provides the Secure Data Disposal
tool. To download the program, go to:
Note: Running either program will take a couple of hours.
Using firewalls
If your system is preinstalled with a firewall program, it protects against computer Internet security threats,
unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy.
For more information about how to use the firewall program, refer to the help information system that
comes with the program.
Protecting data against viruses
Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program so you can detect and eliminate viruses. The
antivirus program is designed to help you detect and eliminate viruses.
Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After
30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
For more information about how to use your antivirus software, refer to the help information system of
your antivirus software.
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