Compaq 1200 - Manual (Page 40)

4-4 C OMMON T ASKS P RESARIO N OTEBOOK B EYOND S ETUP G UIDE
1200 S ERIES
Check a downloaded program
file for viruses
before installation.
Recognizing a Computer Virus
A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or
programs. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a virus
when you open a contaminated program or file. Some signs
indicating that your Notebook may be infected include:
• Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing
on your screen
• Hard drive, memory, or software error messages
• Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason
• Strange responses to commands
• Sharp decrease in performance or program speed
Removing a Virus
If you suspect your Notebook
has been infected with a virus,
find and remove the virus
immediately using an Anti-Virus
program.
After you have followed the
instructions provided by the
Anti-Virus program, complete
the following steps:
1. Turn off your Notebook and
leave it off for at least 30
seconds.
2. Turn on your Notebook and
rescan for the virus.