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We have provided for you below some programs and software that
you may require at some point while using Xplornet high-speed
Internet.
Software
- Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is required to view and read all invoices from
Xplornet. If you do not have this free software, please take the
time to download it. *Xplornet does not guarantee or support Adobe
software.
- Download: DAK
4.2.1.10
This software download is required for the installation and daily
use of Xplornet's DW4000 modem.
- Email
Setup
Xplornet also offers a quick and easy way to set-up your email
account if you are using Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Outlook
Express. Simply go to www.xplornet.com/emailconfig, click on
the link at the bottom of the page, follow the instructions and
your email will be set-up for you.
Applications
- Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware can scan and clean your system easily, allowing you to
maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.
- Anti-Virus
Anti-virus software is a program that runs on your computer in an
attempt to identify, quarantine and remove computer viruses
considered to be malicious and harmful to your computer. There are
several reputable anti-virus software programs available for
purchase. Whatever anti-virus software you decide to use make sure
its fully updated with the latest virus definition files and that
you are only running ONE full-time resident anti-virus
application.
- Spyware
Scanner
Over the past few years a new class of software has emerged that
can cause PC problems. It goes by several names, including:
spyware, adware or malware. For simplicity, we will call it
spyware. Spyware generally refers to software that is secretly
installed on a users computer that takes partial control or
monitors use of the computer in some way without the users
knowledge or consent.
The result of having some form of spyware on your computer
typically includes the following: degradation of you high-speed
Internet connection, interception and theft of personal information
(such as a credit card number), receiving unsolicited pop-up
advertisements or monitoring of web-browsing for marketing purposes
by a third party.
- Windows
Update
If you use Windows as your operating system it's recommended that
you regularly update your software by downloading and installing
the latest service packs, critical updates, updates and patches.
Keeping your Windows operating system updated is very important in
keeping your system secured from exploitation.
You can access Windows updates one of two ways.
Option 1: If you use Internet Explorer as your web browser click on
Tools in your Menu Bar, then click Windows
Update and follow the instructions.
Option 2: If you don't use Internet Explorer as your web browser
simply type the following URL into your web browser's address
field: www.windowsupdate.com.
This will take you to Microsoft's Windows update page.
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