Friday, April 3, 2015

Software to prevent viruses

    Tips for preventing viruses and other malware.

    1. Never start a computer with removeable media inserted in the drives or plugged in the port,unless the media are uninfected.

    2.Never open an e-mail attachment unless you are expecting it and it is from trusted source.

    3. Set the macro security in the program so that you can enable or disable macros.Enable macros only if the document is from a trusted source and you are expecting it.

    4. Install an antivirus program on all of your computer.Update the software and the virus signature  files regularly.

    5. Scan all download program for virus or other malware.

    6. If the antivirus program flags an e-mail attachment as infected,delete or quarantine the attacment immediately.

    7. Before using any removeable media,Scan the media for malware.Follow this procedure even for shrink-wrapped software from major developers.Some commercial software has been infected and distributing to unsuspecting users.

    8. Install a firewall program.

    9. Stay informed about new virus alert and virus hoaxes.        




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