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Computer VirusBy: Zach Beilstein
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What is a computer virus?A computer virus is a software program that
is designed to destroy files and/or mess up the operations of a computer system.
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Types of VirusesFile Viruses/Parasitic Viruses- attaches and
destroys files Boot Sector Virus- infects the boot sector of a
computerMultipartite Viruses- works like file and boot
sector virusMacro Viruses- attacks programs that use
macrosNetwork Viruses- scans and attacks defenseless
computers on a shared networkE-Mail Viruses- spreads by e-mailing its self to
other computers
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Symptoms of a virus?The computer is running slower that usualThe anti-virus program has stopped workingNew desktop icons on the desktop that you
did not makeMessages pop up in the middle of the screenThe computer turns off automatically on its
own
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How to get rid of a virusThe main thing that you must do to get rid of
a virus is to install an anti-virus software installed on your computer.
The anti-virus will capture the virus and quarantine or remove the virus.
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How to fix the damage?Some anti-virus programs like Norton have a
back up file protection program that if the file is destroyed or damaged the program repairs it.
Have your computer and files on a backup disc
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How to avoid a virus?Have anti-virus installed on your computerKeep your anti-virus up-to-date about the
latest virusesMake your anti-virus scan everyday at certain
time to keep viruses awayDo not open emails that are strangely titled
or have unknown attachments
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Best antivirus programsZoneAlarm Security SuitePanda Platinum Internet SecurityTrend Micro PC-cillin Internet SecurityNorton AntivirusMcAfee VirusScan HomeNOD32 Antivirus SystemAvast Home EditionEmailProtectSpyware EliminatorWormGuard
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Links about viruseshttp://
www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/whatis.aspx
http://www.onestopsolver.com/how-does-a-virus-work.html
http://www.tech-faq.com/computer-virus.shtml