Anti virus protection
Viruses
What is a virus?
What is an antivirus program?
How does it work?
Why should I use antivirus software?
How do I tell if there is antivirus software on my computer?
Where can I get an antivirus program?
I already have an antivirus program, but I want to switch programs, can I do that?
How do I keep my antivirus software up to date?
How much does an antivirus program cost?
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| What is a virus? |
| Viruses are an unfortunate fact of life in the computer world, and they can travel across any means of connecting computers, like modems and networks. The best thing to do is to use anti-virus software, like McAfee or Norton AntiVirus, to keep you safe. However, you can't catch a virus just from reading an e-mail message. |
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| What is an antivirus program? |
| An antivirus program is a program that monitors your computer for viruses, and removes them if they appear. |
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| How does it work? |
| Antivirus programs scan your computer and all incoming data, when a virus is detected it quarantines the virus so it cannot harm your computer. |
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| Why should I use antivirus software? |
| Without an antivirus program, you are leaving your computer vulnerable to attack from viruses and trojans which can damage your computer. |
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| How do I tell if there is antivirus software on my computer? |
| Go to Start > Programs, and see if there are any antivirus programs. |
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| Where can I get an antivirus program? |
| You can look at your nearest electronics store such as Best Buy, Circuit City, or Fry's, or check on Amazon for specials. |
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| I already have an antivirus program, but I want to switch programs, can I do that? |
| Of course you can, however before you install your new antivirus program be sure to uninstall your current antivirus software. |
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| How do I keep my antivirus software up to date? |
| Your antivirus program should have an option to always stay up to date, make sure this is selected as it will always keep you protected from new threats. |
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| How much does an antivirus program cost? |
| Prices for antivirus programs vary from brand to brand, however we recommend Norton Antivirus. You can purchase the program here on Amazon.com. |
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