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Series introduction

Your data, photos and hardware are invaluable, and it's up to you to protect them. We’ll help you learn about the dangers that threaten your PC like viruses, spam, worms and firewalls. And we’ll walk you through precautionary measures to make your PC more secure.

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Articles in this series

General Security and Privacy 101
Learn terms and get tips for PC protection.
All about anti-virus software
Learn about programs that help keep your PC safe.
Virus protection FAQs
Know what a virus is and what harm it can do.
Protect your PC with firewalls
Keep your data safe from hackers.
Prevent spam
Identify, handle and prevent unsolicited e-mails.
Block web ads
Avoid unwanted online content.
Keep your desktop pop-up free
Tricks for eliminating distracting pop-ups.

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This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See
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