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Protect Your Home PC: Hackers, Viruses and Privacy (Survive & Thrive series)

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Protect Your Home PC: Hackers, Viruses and Privacy (Survive & Thrive series) [Paperback]

Dana Joy (Author)

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Book Description

Series: Survive & Thrive series | Publication Date: January 2003

This introductory guide is designed to educate the non-tech savvy individual in the world of computer security threats and the application of necessary precautions to protect a PC. Subjects covered include a description of viruses, who is at risk, firewalls, and keeping unwanted files off a computer. Included is information on Norton and McAfee virus software, virus scan features, and live update features, along with a tutorial on how to respond to a virus attack and isolate and repair a computer. Internet security topics and safeguarding the Web-surfing experience are covered in detail, including parental controls, online risks, and accessing downloads. Also provided are overviews of several basic storage management techniques and system back-up procedures, such as backing up a Windows XP system and designing a personal security plan.

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About the Author

Dana Joy is a member of the Gateway Training Organization. She lives in Poway, California.

Product Details

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Gateway Press (January 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1577292871
ISBN-13: 978-1577292876
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,825,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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