Very annoying if your PC have a virus, Trojan, spyware and the like would be down no matter how high the performance of its hardware specs even have to reinstall. With the virus in the computer, the computer has the potential to spread viruses that are in it to another computer that is not infected at the same time endanger the existing data in it. Most viruses come from internet sources and external storage media, well here are how to cope so that is not affected by viruses.
Some tips for your computer protected from viruses:
1. Make sure your firewall is always in a position “on”. A firewall is a software that can ward off illegal access to computers, whether they intend to remove the information, computer damage, or steal personal data. If you use more than one computer connected together, make sure the firewall on each computer is active. This is to prevent virus spread to all computers if one computer is infected.
2. Use the software and operating system up-to-date. The latest update, let alone the high priority that are very important for computer security. Update software usually contains the latest protection, as well as improvements to the bugs and security holes that exist in previous versions.
3. Always update antivirus software. The latest antivirus technology is more able to ward off viruses and spyware that attack your computer, compared to antivirus with old technology.
4. Brain ware factor (human) also plays an important role. Always be alert and careful, as not just open the attachment in an e-mail or link that is not known exactly what was in it. Attachments or links it may contain viruses or other malicious programs. Do not download any, except from a trusted site, and read all security warnings, license agreements and privacy of any related software that you downloaded.
5. Be careful in visiting a particular site. Sometimes some sites can be a source of spread of viruses, malware and others. Usually situs2 is a site related to viruses, hacking and so on.
6. Wary of external storage media. External storage media like flash, SD Card, portable hard drive and others can become an intermediary for the spread of the virus so make sure you scan the external media to be safe from viruses.
7. Use software2 legal / genuine. Usually pirated programs containing crack / patch that will cause the computer system to become unstable due to the nature of the crack is destructive that is to destroy the defense of the software that was hijacked to be used in a full version and this can be considered an exploit in Windows 7 so as to endanger the system.
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