Don't be a sitting duck
Day after day, thousands and thousands of people surfing on the Internet and not give even a thought in anti anti-virus software. Many times the computer, they bought had a version - the trial of some type of anti installed antivirus software. They just assume that since it came with the computer that they are well protected. Well, the truth is, they are poorly protected against strains of many computer viruses are released continuously on the unsuspecting public, making it virtually, "sitting ducks."
The good news is that there are many tools available today to help prevent your computer from picking up a virus and you causing lots of headaches. Find out what tools will you rights and how to use are the key.
You get what you pay for
Yes, sometimes these tools may seem a bit expensive, but they are essential if you want your computer to remain in "good health". Many virus free scans are available online and many companies offer free anti virus tools. But, honestly, I have to say, (and you've probably heard this phrase before, but this is especially true when it comes to this subject), "you get what you pay for". I do not say that it does any good free anti virus out there programs, but you'll get more options and versatility with a version pay because it is designed to more effectively protect your computer.
What it does
After the purchase of anti virus software of your choice, it will be you install and maintain. Once installed on your system (correctly if maintained to update all virus definitions), a software anti anti-virus utility will scan all files and suspicious files separate the safest. It alerts if a file is infected and will give you the opportunity to delete the file or quarantine it.
Anti virus software runs in the background continuously help protect your computer. When you open your email or download a file from a Web site, it checks this file against the current virus definitions to ensure that your computer runs without difficulty.
When it comes to preserve and to protect your computer and personal information stored in those who do not have access to them, business choose an anti virus program that can be "a little bit expensive" on "a bonus" is spent $.
John Durning is a software analyst and co-founder of pcHELPlus.com [http://pchelplus.com/news.php].
He studied the software and hardware for the past ten years and currently writes numerous articles about the security of the computer for many publications on the Internet.