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subject: Why Panic Isn't Necessary When You Detect A Virus On Your Computer [print this page]

Author: Lee Ives
Author: Lee Ives

Contrary to what you may believe, removing a virus from a computer is not actually a difficult task.

You can simply use antivirus software to remove the virus.

After installing your antivirus software you should run scans at regular intervals to ensure that your computer stays in a healthy condition.

There are many different antivirus programs to choose from and which is best for you will generally depend on how you personally use your computer.

Decisions, Decisions

If you want to save money, you can use free antivirus software.

Typically, but not always, paid antivirus solutions offer the best protection.

Security software that is paid for often comes with more options and is updated more often.

To help you choose one, I have compiled a list of the best 10 paid antivirus programs currently available.

Of course that doesn't mean to say that you should disregard all of the free options though.

Companies such as AVG offer good quality protection for zero cost.

You can find links to my favourite 10 free antivirus programs on my blog.

Once you have settled upon your antivirus program you simply need to download it and then run a scan.

Once the scan is complete (and the first one may take a while) you will be able to delete any viruses that have been detected upon your system.

When you delete a virus it is gone for ever as long as you are careful not to become infected again.

So What Is A Computer Virus?

A computer virus is a software program that has been created to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with how your computer operates.

A virus can cause your computer to be sluggish.

You should never ignore viruses - you need to run a scan and delete them immediately.

If a virus is allowed to remain on your system it can corrupt or delete data on your PC and erase the data on your hard drive.

Sometimes, viruses are hidden in funny picture attatchments, greeting cards, video and audio files.

They can also be buried in with other types of files too.

A Computer Is Only As Safe As The Person Using It

It is essential that you update your antivirus software when you need to.

You have to keep it current in order for it to be effective.

Most antivirus programs will need to download new virus definitions every day so make sure you allow that to happen.

Hopefully you can see that viruses are not such a big deal, though you never want to ignore them.

If you get one it is quite possibly to remove it at no cost and with a minimum of fuss.About the Author:

Lee Ives has plenty more to say about antivirus programs and other areas of internet security

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