What's the Big Deal About Anti Virus Software? by John Durning
Don't Be A Sitting Duck Day after day thousands and thousands of people surf the Internet and don’t even give a thought to anti virus software. Many times the computer they purchased had a “trial version” of some sort of anti virus software installed. ... Well, the truth is, they are inadequately protected against the many computer virus strains that are released continually on the unsuspecting public, making them, virtually, “sitting ducks.” The good news is that there are many tools available today to help prevent your computer from picking up a virus and causing you a lot of headaches.

Adware Can Cause Real Stress and Data Loss - Scan as Quick as You Can by Keith Larraby
Free adware and spyware scans are something that you should certainly take advantage of if your computer is running slow and you do not presently use an adware program. They can easily be utilized in one of 2 varying ways. Firstly you can actually get an online scan without downloading any... You will find that a free scan software will carry out what is called a deep system scan and the adware that has locked itself in the deepest and most intricate workings of your computer will easily be located in order for you to destroy it.

What Cause A Computer To Be Slow by Michael Baker
With all of the surfing and working on the computer we do today, no one has time to wait on a slow computer. I will tell you what cause a computer to be slow and 3 things you can do to fix it. First, you might have a virus. While these are made public so much now, it is not as popular to hear... If a virus is on your computer, it could be running programs on your computer, in the background, without you even knowing it. ... Make sure you have the virus definitions updated, and this will prevent any of the viruses from getting in your computer.

Free Virus Software and Internet Security Tools by Wez Bryett
Microsoft is now coming to the party to help home users out for protecting their computers from viruses, hackers and spyware/adware(pop ups, unsolicited advertising etc), and it's all free! The first thing is to check for upgrades for Windows, it will download any important security updates. ... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673#XSLTH3134121122120121120120 Computer Associates are offering Windows users a high quality anti-virus program with a 1 year subscription for free. ... If you have your computers networked or use for business purposes it is advisable to seek help from a...

Guide to Protecting Your Computer from Viruses by Michael Russell
Many people are paranoid about computer viruses and with good reason. Millions of dollars and hundreds of security leaks are propagated annually by these seemingly harmless codes hiding in various forms, from emails to games to download applications. ... Basically, a computer virus is a malicious program that impairs or destroys key components of your computer. ... While there are no absolute ways to totally eliminate your computer from virus attacks, there are a few sensible guidelines that will render your computer relatively safe from these malicious codes.

Is Your Computer Sick? by Jim Edwards
Viruses and spyware usually show up on your computer one of two ways. Either they invade your system with a frontal assault like the Huns attacking the Romans, or they sneak in a back door like a cat burglar. Either way, once a virus or piece of spyware gets on your system, getting it off can... If you don't carry virus protection, or you suspect your anti-virus software got corrupted somehow, then log on to www.pandasoftware.com and use the free Panda Active Scan service to check your hard drive for viruses.

Has My PC Got A Virus by Mike Morris
What is a virus? The term broadly describes any program that tries to hide a malicious function or spread copies of itself on to as many computers as possible. Believe it or not most viruses are benign, displaying a message or picture at a specific time. ... The best way to ensure protection from viruses is to install a specialised piece of software often referred to as anti-virus software or a virus checker. ... Set your virus –checker to scan all e-mail and downloads from the internet, as well as scanning any floppy disks in your disk drive.

AntiVirus Software - Why Your PC Needs It by Rick Hendershot
If your PC is connected to the internet for browsing the web or sending and receiving email, you need antivirus protection. This applies whether you have a dial-up connection or a high-speed connection such as DSL or cable. The very fact that you are connected to a public network along with... ** Protecting your computer against malicious intruders Any time you receive a file from some other source on the web, there is a chance that file will be "infected" with a virus, or will contain an attached bit of adware or spyware.

Discovering The Best Antivirus Software For You by George Royal
Antivirus software refers to computer programs or tools that are used for identifying, blocking, and removing malicious applications such as computer viruses and malwares from the system. They have become essential tools for any computer user in today’s world of constant threat from virus... The first is to scan all files, according to user preference, and identify the virus based on matching definitions in its database. ... If the virus cannot be removed from the infected file, it is usually set to quarantine.

How Hackers Gain Control of Your Computer by Richard Rogers
Your PC has many "ports" which are vulnerable to attack from a hacker. These ports are used to communicate internally with your monitor or printer or externally to the internet. For example, Port 25 is used for receiving incoming email and Port 80 is used to connect to the internet. ... When the attachment is opened the virus loads itself onto your computer and allows the hacker to control your computer. ... Carry out a virus scan a least once a week. ... 4) Install an anti virus program and keep the virus definitions up to date.