Hardware Virus Prevention

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By Adele Caelia
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Computer viruses cause many repair bills, crashes and disruptions of work. Sometimes they destroy a system to the point of no repair. Learning how to prevent viruses is key in saving money, time, frustration and, more importantly, the computer.

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Identification

A computer virus is a program that is created to spread through a network of computers, causing difficulties within the computer system.

Software

The easiest way to detect a computer virus is by using anti-virus software. Protection programs that must be purchased are Norton, Kaspersky, Panda or McAfee. There are also free anti-virus programs on the market such as AVG, PCTools, Avira and Avast.

Email Attachments

According to Technews, the number one way that a computer gets a virus is through pictures, files and email. Do not open a file attachment or download a picture unless you know who it is from.

MSN Messenger

Many tech sites, including Tech Radar, state that MSN is known for spreading viruses that send a virus to everyone on a user's friend list. Do not accept files form your friends (these are often attached in photo files).