Common sense and vigilance are enough to live a secure Internet experience. We have all heard about the thousands of viruses that affect computers. This is not new news for everyone. Viruses have existed since the beginning of the computer age. Here are some helpful tips to help you avoid computer viruses.
First, use reliable, good quality spyware, malware or adware in addition to your resident shield. In addition to your anti-virus software, having additional programs such as anti-adware, anti-spam, anti-spyware, etc., can greatly enhance the security of your computer. Be sure to launch these programs every time you start your computer, or better yet, put them in automatic mode where they will block all pop-ups, advertisements, spam, and so on. Do not forget to update your security software. A common mistake of people is to forget to update their anti-virus regularly. Having security software that is not updated is as useless as having no antivirus.
Also remember to activate the firewall on your computer. If you do not know how to activate it, search the Internet or check the help section of your antivirus software. Firewalls are very important. They protect you from hackers and people who may be trying to gain access to your computer for their own purposes. When receiving or attempting to connect external equipment such as DVDs, CDs, floppy disks, or flash drives, always scan them correctly first. Viruses can also switch from one computer to another. Do not offer your flash drives in a computer because you can not be sure of the security precautions of other computers. They could have a virus in their computer and it can attach to your USB key.
If you suspect that your computer has been infected with a virus, do not panic. If you are doing a project, save it first and exit the program. Close all the programs you are currently running and try opening your antivirus software. Let it scan your entire computer to check if a virus has actually infected the computer. Some viruses can be cured by antivirus software and they will be stored in a virus safe. They can disinfect your entire system and may require you to turn it off after doing so. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to eliminate the viruses.
If you have tried to run your antivirus and no virus appears, but your computer is still running slowly. Ask an expert to check your computer. There are also different factors that could have caused the shift of your PC. If a virus has been detected but can not be removed, visit the programmer of your computer. They could reformat your computer, so be prepared to save them. If you have not saved all your files, talk to the programmer and let him know about your dilemma. Maybe they could help you.