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First, you should get a good anti-virus software (and keep it up-to-date) like F-Secure, McAfee, Norton Antivirus, AVG, or Avast. Make sure they are kept up to date and that your subscriptions (if any) are active.
Second, don't open email attachments from people you don't know. Also avoid any websites that seem suspicious or appear in spam emails. If you get an attachment and it looks suspicious, don't open it until you confirm that someone you know did send it.
Third, disconnect your computer from the internet when you aren't using it. If you have DSL or Satelite, either turn off the computer or unplug the cable to the modem. Having a computer run all day with a connection is an invitation to hackers and viruses.
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The main way to protect your computer from known virus threats is to buy and implement antivirus software. A virus is a unique piece of code that has the ability to replicate and send itself to potential host through it current host. Or the computer that is already infected. Remember your computer is never completely safe but well built and up-to-date antivirus software will protect you from old and newly discovered threats. You can go to download.com and search for AVG 8 Free. It is very good software and is also free.
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∙ 11y agoDownload an antivirus program, such as Malwarebytes or Spybot if you want free versions, or Kaspersky, or McAfee if you're willing to pay.
Don't use Norton. It's as good as a virus.
Oh, and don't download porn. Prevention is the first step.
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Why should you scan files when passed from one computer to another?
To avoid Computer Viruses to protect one computer to another computer.
Why it is important to protect against computer viruses?
your computer will explode
What do virus shields protect?
Virus shields protect your computer from the viruses.
Function of AVG?
To protect your computer from Viruses, and attempt to remove them if they attack the computer.
What is antivirus software used for?
To protect your computer from viruses. Viruses may harm your computer or/and take your personal information over the internet!
How do you get rid of and protect your computer from viruses?
Anti-virus software.
What can you do to help protect a computer from viruses?
you can buy a protection disk
How do you protect computer to viruses?
go mostly on important stuff on the computer or ask an adult!
What was used to protect the computer before the anti vireses?
Before the creation of anti-virus software, there was no way to protect your computer from viruses.
What software is needed to protect your computer from computer viruses?
Their are many viruses.the best thing you can do is have firewall.
Why should you use antivirus software?
To protect your computer from viruses, malwares, and worms that will harm your computer.
Can viruses cause a lot of damage to a computer?
ofcourse dear viruses damage a computer a lot .... coz there are no ways to damage any computer without any viruses ........ viruses came from unauthentic sites ... so u can use antivirus for protect your computer from viruses....you can download free trial version from net ..... thanxxx
