How to prevent
and remove viruses and other malware
What is computer
virus?
A computer virus is a small software
program that runs without user permission and harm the computer and data of
computer and other computer in network .
Computer viruses are frequently spread by usb flash drives or by email
attachment. Therefore, you must never open an email attachment unless you know
who sent the message or you are expecting the email attachment. Viruses can be
anything.
Types of viruses
Malware: Spyware can install on your computer without your knowledge.
These programs can change your computer’s configuration or collect advertising
data and personal information.
Worms: A worm is computer code that spreads without user interaction.
Most worms begin as email attachments that infect a computer when they're
opened
Trojan horses: A trojan horse is a malicious software program that hides inside
other programs. It enters a computer hidden inside a legitimate program, such
as a screen saver. Then it puts code into the operating system that enables a
hacker to access the infected computer
Spyware: Spyware can install on your computer without your knowledge.
These programs can change your computer’s configuration or collect advertising
data and personal information.
How to prevent
it from viruses
1. Turn on windows firewall so that unwanted application cant access your
internet directly and can not send your data over internet
2. Install Antivirus Software and keep it updated. You can install following
antivirus software which are freely available over internet.
4) AVG Free
3. Turn off auto play of all plug and play devices which will save you 50%
from viruses
1) Go To start > run type "Gpedit.msc" without quotes and hit enter.
2) Expand Administrative Templates >Windows Components > Autoplay
3) Then double click "Turn off Autoplay" and select enable .
4. Always open pendrive using windows explorer instead of double clicking
on it or scan it using antivirus and then open it . Which will save you to run the autorun.ini file.
Note: Keep antivirus updated , don't installed software from unknown software provider always user genuine software. Any help regarding computer virus. You can leave your question in bellow comment box.
