Virus Protecting Processor?

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The Dominator?
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Windows Seven Ultimate
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AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
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ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
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Integrated
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LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
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Corsair CX500
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Zalman Z9 Plus
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CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
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Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
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Logitech G400
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Improve Security with Intel Core vPro Processors

How can a processor keep you safe from viruses? :sarc:

Did you read the article?

Programmable defense filters systematically guard against viruses and malicious attacks. Continuous, intelligent polling for the presence of software agents ensures ultimate protection from malware and attacks. And advanced security features automatically protect PCs from tampering or disabling of security software.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
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HD built-in
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17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
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none
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45Mb down 5Mb up
Improve Security with Intel Core vPro Processors

How can a processor keep you safe from viruses? :sarc:

Did you read the article?

Programmable defense filters systematically guard against viruses and malicious attacks. Continuous, intelligent polling for the presence of software agents ensures ultimate protection from malware and attacks. And advanced security features automatically protect PCs from tampering or disabling of security software.

I did, but how do you get software onto a processor? That's the part I don't get.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Dominator?
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate
CPU
AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120 GB
1x WD GreenPower 500GB 7200RPM
1 External HDD 1TB
PSU
Corsair CX500
Case
Zalman Z9 Plus
Cooling
CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
Keyboard
Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
Mouse
Logitech G400
Internet Speed
Download: 7 mb/s Upload: 0.76 mb/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Overclockers UK Desk Pad 89 x 45 cm
1200x730x600mm Desk
Using Virtual Audio Cable to split stereo sound into Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and Logitech X-530 speakers.
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