Saturday, June 11, 2011

How to Get Rid of a Computer Virus

Computer viruses come in many forms and can cause various kinds of damage to your system. Fortunately, most viruses are easily dealt with and effective methods for eliminating them are often developed as soon as the viruses are discovered. If you think your computer may be infected, take any necessary steps to clear your system and avoid infecting other

  1. Visit your virus-scan software manufacturer's Web site and install any virus updates that are available. Then run the software. The software may not be able to delete the virus, but it may be able to identify it. 
  2. Search the Web for information regarding your specific virus by typing the name of the virus or its associated file into a search engine followed by the word "virus." For example, "Melissa virus," "BubbleBoy virus," etc. 
  3. Download and install any patches or other programs that will help you eliminate the virus. Or follow any instructions you find on deleting the virus manually. 
  4. Run another virus scan to make sure the virus has been dealt with properly.
Also See : 

The First Thing to Do When You Get a Computer Virus
What is a computer virus
What are the current available antivirus programs?

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