Find your way through an anti-virus program can be confusing. Especially for us normal people who wants to just use our computers to communicate with friends, listen to music, share photos, etc. without having to learn the geek stuff related to the protection of our computer. So here is a simple tutorial step by step on how to protect your computer with CA anti-virus.
Step 1 (installation program).
First, before your CA Anti-Virus installation, uninstall other software antiviru already on your computer. Restart your computer after uninstalling. If you downloaded the installation file, the installation starts automatically or simply double-click the CA Anti-Virus installation file located on your desktop. Note: If you use Windows Vista, perhaps user account control window appear, inviting you to respond. Administrative privileges are required to perform this action. Respond to user account control prompt to continue. Select install in the Setup Menu. Enter your license key in the provided field. Note: If you purchased a CD, the license key is on the back of your CD sleeve. If you downloaded the software, the license key sent by email to you. You must enter the key exactly as it appears in the e-mail. Select the folder in which you want to install CA anti-virus and click Next. Click on complete to finish the installation. Restart your computer.
Step 2 (conducting the initial analysis)
After you have restarted your computer, left click on the icon the system your CA Antivirus on the bottom right of your screen. Choose "Update". It is essential to update your signature file before proceeding with the analysis. CA anti-virus to update itself. When the update is complete, click "OK". Then double-click the system tray icon once more. The Centre of Security Antivirus CA should pop up. Choose Analysis my computer for viruses. Let the computer sit for a period of time while the scanning is conducted. After the analysis, click on "OK". It is a good idea to restart your computer after the analysis, but not necessary.
Step 3 (protecting your computer against viruses of the future)
Make sure that your computer is the future shelter of viruses and attacks. You must ensure that the signature file is constantly updated and your computer is free of viruses by scanning. Double-click the CA anti-virus system tray icon and open the Security Center. Verify that the automatic update is enabled. Also, double check that the analysis in real-time and automatic email scanning is on. Note that by doing so, your computer would have maximum virus protection. However, the nature of real-time protection, your computer may take a little longer in the loading of Web pages and e-mail programs. Some people want to turn some of these options in real time off the coast. It is for you, but my personal experience, I like to disable scanning of automatic e-mail for net surfer more smooth in General. I find that the configuration of the CA Antivirus database is sufficient to protect my computer. But it is completely to you. Just know that these options are available.
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