PC Doctor+ Guide 1 Viruses

Get Some Protection: Part 1 Viruses

What Can I Do To Prevent Infection?

There are several ways to protect yourself.

• Use a bit of common sense
• Don't open e-mails that you weren't expecting or when you don't recognise the sender
• Don't open attachments if you are at all unsure of the genuineness of the sender.
• Install anti-virus software AND use it!
• Keep the anti-virus software up to date.

If you don't currently have anti-virus software on your computer then you can download the FREE version of AVG Anti-Virus from www.grisoft.com. You will need to complete a short registration form and provide your e-mail address to which Grisoft will send you an activating serial number. You will need this serial number when it comes to actually installing the software.

Installation itself is a simple process if you accept all of the default settings that the program suggests. A re-boot will be necessary at the end of installation to fully activate the software.

AVG can be set to download virus definition updates automatically from the Grisoft web site thus ensuring that you always have protection from the latest virus threats. You can upgrade to the 'Pro' version of the software if you wish but we have always found the FREE version to be very effective and can highly recommend it.

Other anti-virus software is available from Symantec (Norton Anti-Virus) and MacAfee as well as other companies. If you are already using their anti-virus products then make sure they are up to date by using the software to check for virus definition up-dates. Symantec are particular well thought of within the industry and are often the first to respond to any new virus threat.

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