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How does a virus affect a computer?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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The most common side effect of a computer virus is a slow down. Apps will take longer to start up or webpages will not load. Viruses take up vital CPU cycles.

Unfortunately, it gets worse. Many viruses will use you computer to infect other computers or steal your personal information.

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