SAVE ME!! VIRRRUUSSS!!!!

Somthing about a computer virus

Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer, use your e-mail program to spread itself to other computers, or even erase everything on your hard disk.

Viruses are most easily spread by attachments in e-mail messages or instant messaging messages or by usb flash drives. That is why it is essential that you never open e-mail attachments unless you know who it's from and you are expecting it,or scan a pendrive that you just put into your system.

Viruses can be disguised as attachments of funny images, greeting cards, or audio and video files.

Viruses also spread through downloads on the Internet. They can be hidden in illicit software or other files or programs you might download.

To help avoid viruses, it's essential that you keep your computer current with the latest updates and antivirus tools, stay informed about recent threats, and that you follow a few basic rules when you surf the Internet, download files, and open attachments.

Once a virus is on your computer, its type or the method it used to get there is not as important as removing it and preventing further infection.




Nothing can guarantee the security of your computer 100 percent.

You can continue to improve your computer's security and decrease the possibility of infection by using a firewall, keeping your system up-to-date, maintaining a current antivirus software subscription, and following a few best practices.

Tip: Because no security method is guaranteed, it's important to back up critical files on a regular basis before you encounter a virus or other problems.

Steps to help avoid viruses:
1.
Use an Internet firewall (Note: Windows XP with SP2 has a firewall already built-in and turned on by default).

2.
Visit Microsoft Update and turn on automatic updating.

Note: If you've installed Office 2003 or Office XP, Automatic Updates will also update your Office programs. If you have an earlier version of Office, use Office Update.

3.
Subscribe to industry standard antivirus software, such as Windows Live OneCare and keep it current.

4.
Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know.

5.
Avoid opening an e-mail attachment from someone you know, unless you know exactly what the attachment is. The sender may be unaware that it contains a virus.