10 Tips to Make Your Computer Virus-Free

 

The explosion in Internet use has brought with it the very real threat of viruses that can attack the unwary user. Viruses come in many forms  installers, Trojans and worms all of which can affect the performance of your computer. Viruses affect the computer either by deleting programs or by replicating themselves and denying resources to legitimate programs...

1. Browse with Caution:- Most viruses enter your computer as a result of clicking on pop-ups or other links in websites that are not verified... Do not click on pop ups that could inject viruses on your computer...
2. Open Emails Cautiously:-  emails can contain links that lead to a virus entering your computer.. If the email is not from a trusted source, treat it with caution...
3. Open Email Attachments with Care:- The attachment that the email urges you to open may contain a virus!! Make sure your mail manager allows you to preview the type of file (.exe, .com, .vbt in attachment are probably viruses)
4. Installing downloaded programs:- Programs downloaded from the Internet can pose a serious threat to your pc.. Make sure that the program you have downloaded is from a verified site or has a certificate issued by a trusted certifying authority...
5. Firewall:- There are several firewall software packages available that allow you to prevent unauthorized access to your computer that could be initiated by an infected system...
6. Antivirus:- A good antivirus package residing in your computer can be the best protection you can have against viruses... Choose an antivirus that can comprehensively defend itself against viruses...
7. Regular Virus Scan:- Scanning of your computer for viruses must be done on a regular basis to locate  viruses...
8. Update the Anti-Virus:- It is very important to update the antivirus program periodically. New viruses are introduced every day and the manufacturers of the antivirus software update the virus database regularly...
9. Update windows and all other software:- Do not forget to update the Operating System and other software regularly as they are frequently patched to overcome security loopholes and vulnerabilities...
10. Removable Media:- Removable media like Floppies and USB drives are a major factor facilitating spreading of viruses... Use  trusted devices on your computer...