Viruses and other malware infections are the biggest threat to the smooth running of your PC. The only way to be entirely sure that you are never infected with a virus is to never connect your PC to the Internet, and never insert any floppy disks, CD-ROMs or other media that could possibly carry infection. Of course, this is not really an option in todays connected world. The second best solution is to use a combination of security software, such as virus checkers and firewalls, along with a high security configuration for your Windows environment, and most importantly the use of common sense when browsing the Internet and opening files. This article will show you how to recognise a virus infection, and introduce the best security settings for Windows, along with the seven essential tips for preventing viruses and other Internet nasties from ruining your PC.
Category: Internet & Security
Issue: 2005 Issue 7 October/November
Operating Systems: XP
Article Reference: A1
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