Windows Solutions:
Run a good firewall. Windows XP and Vista & windows 7 have a built in firewall. Also, it's a good idea to have a hardware firewall, such as a router.
Run virus protection and keep it updated. Anti-Virus programs are only as good as the last update. (Also update Windows regularly.)
Run a good antispyware program such as Spybot Search & Destroy or SUPERAntiSpyware.
A lot of anti-malware is common sense -- Stay away from porno or warez and scan email attachments and downloads.
If you do get a virus -- Don't panic. That's the worst thing you can do.
Happyhot970:AVG is a good tracker for email virus scan your computer every day now to beware black outs from your computer
Make sure that if you are running in a network environment keep the sharing and permission specific for users , so that viruses will not be able to enter to that share folder.
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Dr Web is an antivirus program. It is used to perform searches on one's computer and to detect and delete viruses. It can also help to prevent one's computer for getting viruses.
Firewalls cannot contain viruses. They can only try to prevent or block them from getting into your computer.
Viruses often come in the form of Trojans and Keyloggers embedded in the executable. The only way to prevent your computer from being infected is by downloading games only from trusted publishers and sources, such as the developer's website, and by getting an anti-virus software to protect your computer from getting such viruses.
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They prevent the files from viruses especially in files or documents the anti-viruses combat computer crime by attacking the viruses which they want to steal the files or money from banks
An antivirus software will prevent, detect, and remove viruses from your computer.
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This is used to prevent viruses, hackers, or computers gone crazy from getting into different things, the Internet for instance.
No. It is used to try and prevent viruses and get rid of any existing ones.
If you don't want viruses, download a good antivirus software such as Norton 360. Not all antviruses will remove all viruses, so occasionaly, a virus will pop up on your computer.
Install the AntiVirus software and scan your computer. The AntiVirus prevents any kind of malicious software and viruses.