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A computer virus is software program cabale of reproducing itself which can cause harm and damage to your computer. A virus can cause things to not work properly. For instance, if you turn on your computer it could just stop and turn off because a file in the computer is damaged or has been removed which causes the computer to not startup. Examples of antivirus softare are Mcafee Total Protection, and Norton internet Security.

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