How to Use the AVG Virus Encyclopedia
The AVG Virus Encyclopedia is a free tool designed to support users of AVG Anti-Virus software, but it's useful for any computer user seeking additional information about viruses. The AVG Virus Encyclopedia presents a regularly updated list of known viruses with a brief description of each. Read on to learn how to use the AVG Virus Encyclopedia.
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Instructions
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Visit the AVG Virus Encyclopedia online when you need to know the definition of a particular computer virus.
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Search the encyclopedia by entering a full or partial name of the computer virus into the search field. You need to enter at least three characters to return results.
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Click the search icon or hit the "Enter" key and await the results. The search engine pulls up all viruses by that name or containing the character string you typed in. All virus names are presented as AVG lists them.
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Select the virus you want to know more about by clicking on it. You'll be directed to the encyclopedia entry for that virus.
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Narrow your search by typing in a more specific search if yours returns too many results.
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Use the "Threat Info" section of the AVG virus pages by clicking on the "Top Treats" link from the Virus Encyclopedia page. This is a good place to browse if you want to stay updated on the latest viruses but don't necessarily need the definition of a particular virus.
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Tips & Warnings
You can change the region and language by using the pull-down menu in the "Select Region" field at the top of the page.
