Norton Anti Virus – Complete Piece of Mind or Not? by Christopher Luck
If you have Norton Anti Virus, do you have reason to have 100% peace of mind? I know I worry constantly about computer viruses. I know too many people and more than one company who have lost one or more computers to a bad and incurable virus. I worried so much, in fact, that I have done a great... You will have no idea about the virus until something is wrong with your computer and you report it to Norton Anti Virus. ... However, even with Norton Anti Virus, you are not 100% safe from virus infestation.

The Purpose of Anti–Virus Software by James Hunt
Anti-virus software is software that you install on your computer so that you can be alerted when you have a virus. Anti-virus software will help to keep your computer safe against worms, viruses, Trojan horses, and other uninvited programs. The software can also help you clean your computer if... The important thing to remember about anti-virus software is that you make sure to update it often so that you get the latest computer virus definitions installed into the software program. ... Make sure that the settings in your computer automatically turn the anti-virus software on when you...

The Need for Anti Virus Software by Michael Russell
With the pace at which the Internet is growing, the need for anti virus software is increasing. Anti virus software is crucial for anyone that owns a computer, whether it is used for professional purposes, personal reasons, or both. Not having the proper anti virus software, can find people in a... Bear in mind that individuals that have a high-speed connection and do not have anti-virus software installed on their computer, run a higher risk of getting a virus than those individuals that access the Internet through a dialup connection.

Anti Virus Software - It's NOT 100% by Michael Russell
Ever get a virus? And no, we're not talking about the kind you get from the kid down the street sneezing all over you. We're talking about the kind you get when your computer runs into some nasty vindictive hackers. These are people who have nothing better to do with their time but make other... Before you can understand how anti virus works you have to understand how the virus itself works and how it infects your computer. ... In short what this software does is detect a virus either on your computer or one that is threatening to slice your PC into little bits and bytes.

Viruses & Spyware - I'd Be Willing To Bet That You Have Viruses & Spyware On Your Computer! by Frank Shrum
Hi, I started offering my services as a computer tune-up guy in my home town in order to further promote my dialup services. Every since I started doing this it has proven to be a very profitable avenue of marketing but something else has made itself known to me in the process. ... Below I have listed a selection of software that I use to protect my computer and recommend for you to get and use to protect your computer from those who want to do your computer harm. ... Nearly every customer's computer that I work on has NO Virus Protector on it or the one they have is out of date by several...

Choosing the Right Antivirus Program to Protect Your Computer by Hung Lam
In today’s high-tech world, there are thousands of computer viruses lurking, waiting to infect YOUR computer. If your computer is not protected, any of these malicious viruses can sneak into your computer and do some serious damage. Viruses have been known to replicate and clog email systems,... In my opinion, the free programs in the market provide some protection, but they do not provide adequate protection because they have basic virus scanning capabilities and their virus definition updates occur less often than their counterparts.

The Importance Of Protecting Your Computer From Viruses by Dawn Smith
Unless you're completely new to owning a PC, you will know how important it is to protect your self from computer viruses . Back when people first started using the home computer and the Internet as we know it today (perhaps around 10 years ago), protecting your self from computer viruses... There are people out there that will offer a free pc scan and then infect your computer with a virus. ... The problem is that this gives all the Scammers, Crooks, Virus Creators, Phishing experts, (the list goes on ) an enourmous target to aim for.

When It Comes To Computer Viruses - The Key Is Preventing Them by Joel Pearce
A virus that infects your computer is not all that unlike a virus that infects your body: it slows you down and can be passed from you to the people who you keep in touch with. But the good news is that preventing viruses is not difficult. Just as you can prevent infections in your body by... If you forward a Word or Excel document containing a macro virus to a network server, the virus will replicate on the computer of another user who opens it. ... Take the time to determine which anti-virus software is best for protecting your computer based on your computing needs.

Are You Protecting Your Computer? by Alton Hargrave
Do you know what to look for in anti-virus software? You just bought yourself a new computer! Can't wait to get it out of the box. Maybe you have had a computer before and maybe this is your second or third computer. And, you don't want to have all those problems you hear about. ... The single most important program on your computer is your anti virus program. ... As you use the software that came with your new computer, it is a good idea to make a list of what you like – and don’t like – about it.

HijackThis: A Tutorial For New Users by Eldon Martin
Popular virus/spyware removal programs such as Norton AntiVirus or Ad-Aware, while useful, are not enough to keep a computer free of malicious software. The reason is that they usually only detect viruses and spyware that have already been discovered by the technicians employed by the software... HijackThis doesn't use a database of known viruses, but simply presents a list of the software present on your computer that employs virus-like behavior. ... Many of them may be important programs that are needed for your computer to operate properly.