After a first-time install...
Re-boot your computer into 'safe' mode. That stops most programs running - and loads just the minimum drivers to make the computer usable.
Run an update of the anti-virus program -to download the latest virus definitions.
Run a FULL scan with your anti-virus program - which will check almost every part of the hard-drive. Assuming the program has the option - run a 'boot-time' scan - which will analyse parts inaccessible under normal operations.
Once you've run a full scan, and presumably the program has returned no virus detection - re-boot your computer in 'normal' mode - and you're all set
Anti-virus software.
To protect your computer from viruses. Viruses may harm your computer or/and take your personal information over the internet!
Their are many viruses.the best thing you can do is have firewall.
To protect your computer from viruses, malwares, and worms that will harm your computer.
One way to protect your computer from viruses when purchasing stock online is to download virus protection software. Some examples of this kind of software are Norton and MacAfee.
No. Of course it can. Spyware is different that of viruses. Everyone should have antivirus, spyware and malware detection software on their computer.
Before the creation of anti-virus software, there was no way to protect your computer from viruses.
Legitimate software of this type are called 'plug ins' but illegal viruses also do this.
KDE software is used to check the cpu and memory of all of the software that is installed on your computer and it is used to give you alerts for any of updates and for software viruses on there.
provide protection from other computer threats
A computer's anti-virus software has a firewall in order to protect your computer from online/infected files that can contain viruses.
There is a windows defender and Microsoft Malicious removal tool an integrated features of windows 7. We recommend that you install security software to help protect your computer from viruses and other security threats, and that you keep your security software up to date.