Antivirus Pro 2011 Quick Start Guide Important! On the CD envelope you will find the activation code with which you can activate the product. Please keep it in a safe place.
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UNINSTALLING OTHER PROGRAMS Important! If you have an antivirus installed on your computer, please completely uninstall it before starting to install Panda Antivirus Pro 2011. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Click the Windows Start button and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add or Remove programs (Programs and features if you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista). 3. Select the program that you want to uninstall and click Remove (Uninstall if you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista). 4.
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INSTALLATION Follow the steps below to install the product correctly. Once you have followed the instructions in this guide, your computer will be completely protected against viruses and other threats. 1. Starting installation: Insert the CD in your computer’s CD or DVD drive. If you downloaded Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 from the Internet, run the corresponding file and go to step 3. NOTE: The installation wizard will give you the option to download the latest version of the product from our website.
5. Now you will see the License agreement. Click Yes to accept the terms of the agreement. If you click No, the installation process will not continue. 6. Once you accept the license agreement, the following screen is displayed: Keep the Typical installation option selected to install the normal components of Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 and click Next to continue. NOTE: This guide explains a typical installation of Panda Antivirus Pro 2011.
8. When the files have been copied to your computer, you will see an agreement for collaborating with Panda Security. If you want, you can allow anonymous sending of information about threats that Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 detected on your computer, to help us keep our information up-to-date about the impact of viruses around the world. Similarly, we advise you to allow automatic sending of suspicious items to quarantine.
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PRODUCT ACTIVATION It is essential to activate the product in order to benefit from the following services: 1. Daily automatic updates, as long as the product services have not expired. 2. Technical support and SOS Virus, the service that provides a rapid response to attacks from unknown viruses. Follow the steps below to activate Panda Antivirus Pro 2011: 1. Make sure you have to hand the activation code you received on buying the product.
The wizard will ask you for the data needed to complete the activation. The data required may vary from one case to another. In most cases however, the following data is required: 1. Your email address: Make sure you enter your email address correctly, otherwise you will not receive important information. 2. Activation code: This is the code that lets you activate the product. If you have bought the product in a store you will find this code on the CD envelope.
UPDATES AND SCANS The automatic updates of Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 are carried out every day. These updates allow the program to recognize all known viruses and threats and keep your computer protected against them. Even though Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 updates automatically while your computer is connected to the Internet, you can also update it easily whenever you want, by following these steps: 1. Right-click on the Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 icon in the taskbar (next to the Windows clock). 2.
NOTE: Bear in mind that a full scan of your computer may take several hours. This will depend on the speed of your computer and the amount of data stored on it. We advise you to run this scan when you are not using your computer. Once you have carried out this scan, your computer will be protected and free from all malicious software as well as intrusions and other threats.
OVERVIEW Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 is a complete security tool offering integrated protection for your computer with a range of complementary functions. If you double-click the Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 icon in the taskbar (next to the Windows clock), you will see the main program screen. Here you can see the status of each of the different protection functions. Below you’ll find a brief description of each of these functions.
USB vaccine This feature prevents viruses from running by exploiting the Windows AutoPlay feature, which allows multimedia files in removable (CD, DVD or USB) drives to run automatically when they connect to the computer.
FAQs What is the activation code? When you buy Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, you receive a code which lets you activate the product so that you can keep it up-to-date and protect your computer against the threats that appear every day. Where can I find the activation code? This will depend on whether you bought the product from a store or if you have bought it directly from the Internet: - If you have bought the product in a store you will find this code on the CD envelope.
IMPORTANT: Remember that although you must activate the product on each of the computers on which it is installed, optional registration is only carried out once. How can I activate a trial version? If you have downloaded a free trial version, you may only use it for a limited period. For Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 to operate during this period, you will have to activate it by following these steps: icon and select Activate the product in the main 1. Click the screen of Panda Antivirus Pro 2011. 2.
Once you are in the client download area, follow these instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Download. Enter the user name and password provided and click Enter. In the Downloads available for... section, click the Software folder. When you open this folder, you will see the files corresponding to your product. Click on the master (complete program) for your computer’s operating system. 5. Save the file to your hard disk.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE Visit the Technical Support Center where you will find up-to-the-minute information about the product: http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/support. If you have not found the answer to your question on the website, our technicians are on hand to help you. Send an email to antivirusfirewall.techsupport.usa@pandasecurity.com, and we will reply as soon as possible.
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