These
steps are of vital importance in keeping your computer from getting compromised
by a virus. In the past year or so, the amount and severity of virus
threats has grown to the point that installing and maintaining antivirus
software on your computer is no longer optional. If a Windows-based
computer that connects to the internet does not run some kind of regularly
updated antivirus software, it is just a matter of time before an infection
will occur. The following steps are listed in the order of
importance:-.......
A computer virus is generally a destructive,
self-replicating program that spreads from computer to computer. In most
cases, they will require some action on your part in order to infect your
computer.
If your
computer connects to the internet at all, it is imperative that you
install antivirus software.
You need
to update your antivirus software regularly so that your antivirus
software is aware of new viruses.
Run
Windows Update to ensure that all Critical Updates and Service Packs are
installed.
If your
computer has been unprotected or if you've just installed antivirus
software for the first time on a computer, you should perform a full
scan.
If
you have Windows
XP, you should use the built-in firewall component and install XP Service Pack
2.