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Computer Viruses
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Different
Types of Viruses
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Identifying a Computer Virus
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Removing Computer Viruses
-- Preventing Virus Installations
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HOW DO I KNOW IF A VIRUS IS INSTALLED ON MY COMPUTER?
When you install a virus on your computer, you will
probably will not notice right away. Things will start
happening with your computer that will tell you there is
something wrong.
Below are some common key signs that your computer is
infected with some sort of virus:
-- Consistently runs slower than normal.
-- Does not respond or frequently freezes up.
-- Frequently crashes.
-- Shuts-off and restart by itself and then does not operate normally.
-- Programs do not function right.
-- You can no longer access disk drives.
-- You can no longer print, or printing does not print appropriately.
-- You keep getting strange error messages.
-- Your menus and dialog boxes look very strange.
These are the most typical signs of computer virus
infection. However, the above signs can also be
indicative of hardware or software problems that have
nothing to do with computer viruses.
There is no way to guarantee that you will be able to
prevent computer viruses from being installed on your
computer. However, you should have the most current
antivirus installed on your computer to be certain that
you are protecting yourself as best you can.
You can learn more about what
computer viruses are, the
different types of computer viruses and
how to remove them. There are also preventative
measures you can take that will help you
avoid computer viruses.
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