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Using Norton Internet Security 2007

Although most modern Internet Security programs are capable of performing scans and removal of viruses and spyware automatically, it is still recommended that computers users performing manual scan and removal of viruses and spyware regularly - preferably once a week (if you computer is used frequently) or at least once a month.

Please note: This guide is for users of Norton Internet Security. If you are using Norton 360, please view the How-To Guide for Norton 360 available from the CyberGuru website.
 
bulletDouble-click the Norton Internet Security icon from the desktop to run the program.
bulletThe Norton Internet Security program will open and bring you to the Status screen.
bulletUnder "Tasks and Scans", click Run a Scan.
bulletClick Run Full System Scan.
bulletNorton Internet Security will then perform a full system scan of your computer, starting with the commonly infected areas and start-up files.
bulletAt the end of the scan, you will either receive a message stating that "No viruses, spyware or other risks were found" or "Scan complete. There are items requiring attention."
bulletIf the former, click Finish and close Norton Internet Security 2007.
bulletIf the latter, a list of items that require attention we will be provided under the "Attention Required" tab.
bulletClick on an item and assess the risk. Typically, you will be requested to perform an action - Ignore, Fix or Exclude. Choose the recommended action and click Apply Actions.
bulletOnce you've completed this, a message will change to "All detected security risks have been resolved."
bulletClick Finish and close Norton Internet Security 2007.
bulletThat’s it! You've now manually scanned and removed viruses and spyware using Norton Internet Security 2007!

 

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