Different type of viruses, spyware, and other unwanted programs (including malware) are created and designed to reinstall in your computer after they have been detected and removed.
Fortunately, by keeping your computer up-to-date, and using free antivirus tools, 30-day trials, or low-cost anti-malware software, you (the not so savvy computer user) can help permanently remove and prevent your computer from future attacks from unwanted software. Also, it's not a bad idea to use some of the most recognized names on the antivirus field such as Norton Antivirus, McAfee, AVG, NOD32, and Avast just to name a few. This programs will require you to pay but their service is reliable and can be worth to pay the $30 to have your computer up and running freed of viruses again.
Follow this Tips and tricks to remove a virus:
- Visit your operating system manafuctur website and make sure you install the latest updates (If running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 2000, visit www.microsoft.com)
- If you are running one of the operating system mentioned above, you can download
Malicious Software Removal from Microsoft's Website
I already have an antivirus program installed in my Computer, Why didn't stop the virus?
Antivirus software MUST be updated daily to keep up to date with the list of new viruses identify in a daily basis. The best way to keep your antivirus program up to date is to set up the updater to run automatically everyday at a time when you know your computer will be on. Auto-updates on antivirus programs are very useful since it makes sure your computer will download an updated list of viruses in a daily basis.
What are they symptoms of a virus attack?
- Slow page download while connected to the internet
- A bunch of screens pop-up for no reason
- Sudden freeze (Computer won't respond)
- Blue Screen with white letters (known as the blue screen of death)
- Computer won't respond after you turn it on.
Besides a slow computer, what other dangers do viruses pose?
This is a great questions because viruses/spyware/malware are programs design to destroy. However, until recently virus creators develop a new kind of threat called spyware. A spyware software such as AdAnywhere are designed to take over your computer and use it to lauch cyber attacks on to other systems. Hackers use this technique to make their attacks untrackable or complicated to track.
Also, a different type of spyware will scan a hijack computer for sequence of numbers that match credit cards or social security numbers to be used as identity theft.
If you feel your computer is infected or is behaving strangly, maek sure you have it checked by a proffesional or purchase an antivirus software to make sure your privacy and identity is not stolen.
I hope I was able to answer some of your questions about computer viruses.
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