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viruses can be destructive once it enters your computer system. You can easily noticeits effect such as slow processing-applications; presence of anonymous files, abnormal computer behavior, and the worse part will be the corruption of your files and the operating systeminstantly.These are just some of the effects of computer viruses. There are viruses, which can actuallysteal personal information on your computer without you noticing it. If there is no anti-virusinstalled on your workstation, it is very hard to prevent the replication of these programs (yes,viruses are also programs created by crazy people) and its effect on your computer.However, you can prevent file corruption and theft carried by viruses by means of assessing the protection of your computer, especially if it is connected to the Internet. Analyze and do thenecessary adjustments to your computer to avoid future problems.1. Version of operating system you are using. Are you using Windows-based operating system or Open Source Applications? If you are using Windows, then it is more prone to viruses comparedto other operating systems because most viruses target Windows computers because lots of people are using it.If this is the case, install an anti-virus program and update its system regularly to capture and prevent newer programs from entering the computer. Always update your operating system for security patches provided by the manufacturer to make it stronger and secure in fighting viruses.2. People using your computer. If you are not the only one using the computer, there are lots of possibilities that viruses may compromise your system. If possible, try to limit the number of people using your computer or never let others use it to lessen the possibility of virus intrusion.3. Websites you visit. Be careful in visiting virus prone websites such as porn websites, or other similar sites, which may be tempting but you do not know it will be the source of viruses you donot expect. Always think first before you do any act in visiting various websites.4. Email attachments. There are lots of emails we receive each day that we do not want. As a precaution, never try to open unknown emails, download its attachments, or visit their links evenif it is tempting. It might be some kind of a virus.These factors can be a great help in preventing computer viruses from disrupting the normaloperation of your computer. Always update your anti-virus program, security patches, andsoftware updates on your operating system to serve as armor in blocking unwanted programsfrom corrupting your files.

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