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. ... Many times you may already have anti-virus software on your computer in which case you be sure to...

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... The most popular anti virus software companies are McAfee and Norton Anti Virus, the latter actually owned by Symantec. ... So how does anti virus software detect viruses? ... Before you can understand how anti virus works you have to understand how the virus itself works and how it infects your...

Is Your PC Infected with a Virus - Top 5 Anti Virus Programs by Richard Seng
What to Do if Your PC is Infected From lethal infections to simply frustrating ones, virus infections are the curse of computer users. Once you’ve recognized the symptoms, what can you do about it? Don’t Panic - Almost every computer is infected with a virus at one point or another. ... Top 5 Features to look for in an anti virus software program Easy to Install Simple to Use Effective at removing viruses and backed by certified testing Technical Support available To solve this problem, some antivirus programs use a “heuristic” algorithm.

How About a Free Anti Virus Program - 3 Reasons Why You May Be at Risk by Richard Seng
Should I use a free antivirus program or a paid version? In todays world on the internet, we are always looking for a product or service that is free. However, when it comes to a virus protection, free is not always free. Think about it for a minute. ... Better yet, make sure you have a firewall, anti virus program and anti spyware program installed on your computer for all of your internet security protection. ... Why would anyone sit down on the computer and spend hours and hours of time to develop and maintain a software program and do it for free.

Removing viruses from your computer by George Royal
One of the biggest threats that computer users are facing today is the probability of a virus invasion. It is possible that your own PC might have been infected with a virus that you have downloaded unknowingly from the internet, or copied from other removable storage Medias like floppies or... Using Anti-virus Software: Once the virus has been identified, the best thing to do next is to run an anti-virus software, scan and clean the system. ... Identify the virus: There is a webpage for every virus that has ever been identified by anti-virus companies, that explains how the virus...

About Norton Anti-Virus by Eric Koshinsky
With the many types of anti-virus software, it is helpful to read a brief description of what the different types do and how they can be beneficial to you and your computer. Norton Anti-virus Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software is perhaps the world's most trusted antivirus solution. ... If a virus is found, the software will try to automatically repair the file, if it can't, it will place the file in a safe 'quarantine' zone, and let you know. ... Having up-to-date virus definitions is essential to the performance of any antivirus software.

Basic Computer Maintenance by Donnie Schexnayder
One of the most common questions computer users ask is, “How do I maintain my computer and keep it running great?” A computer is a lot like a car…it costs more than you think it should, it starts going down in value as soon as you bring it home and it requires regular maintenance to keep it... Here are some links you can visit for more information: McAfee Anti-virus - http://us.mcafee.com/ Norton Anti-virus - http://www.symantec.com/nav/nav_9xnt/ AVG Free Anti-Virus (for home users only) - http://www.grisoft.com/doc/40/lng/ww •Be careful what you install on your computer!

Condoms for Your PC - Use an Anti-Virus Program by Tim Flynt
WHAT IS A VIRUS - In non-technical terms, a virus on your PC is a program that will cause you a problem. It will jam your ability to use the PC because it makes the PC too busy, it will cause undesirable actions (such as changing files), or it will cause loss of data by deleting files... IF IT ISN'T RUN, IT ISN'T SAFE - As with the updates to the Anti-Virus software, you also need to run the Anti-Virus software on some regular basis in order to have it check for viruses. ... On Thursday, your Anti-Virus company issues a patch to address virus D.

PDA Anti Virus - Do We Really Need Them And How To Find The Most Suitable? by Ron Heller
Just a few short years ago a PDA anti virus was not necessary. The viruses, worms, Trojan horses and the like were the concern of PC owners only. But as we all know things in the online world change very fast, and these days all PDA's surf the web frequently. ... You'll want to update your anti-virus every day through the live update option that most anti-virus software products have. ... The McAfee or the Caspersky products are recommended for this matter. ... This calls for a Wireless Home Network Security protection system which makes sure all the information you send from your PDA in...

Choosing Anti-virus Software by Eric Koshinsky
There are a number of companies that provide software solutions to virus, Trojan, and internet worm attacks. It can be really confusing when you compare three different software packages from five different companies trying to find the one that is right for you. ... With that in mind, there are several very important things that you need to consider when choosing antivirus software: 1) How often/fast are the virus definitions updated. ... 2) Are the virus definitions updated automatically by the software?