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Viruses

What is a computer virus?What is a computer virus?

Diminish the impact of computer viruses with a little knowledge and prevention.


Signs of viruses: Are you infected?Signs of viruses: Are you infected?

If something about your computer just isn't quite right, it might mean your computer is infected with a virus.


How to help prevent computer virusesHow to help prevent computer viruses

5 tips on how to prevent infection.


How to remove a computer virusHow to remove a computer virus

Find out how to use antivirus tools to help remove and prevent unwanted software.


Help avoid computer viruses that spread through e-mailHelp avoid computer viruses that spread through e-mail

Learn how to manage e-mail attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express to help prevent the spread of viruses.


Help avoid computer viruses that spread over mobile devicesHelp avoid computer viruses that spread over mobile devices

Protect yourself when you use Smartphones, cell phones, handheld PCs, and other portable technology.


5 steps to help avoid instant message viruses5 steps to help avoid instant message viruses

Watch out for files sent in IM. They could be viruses in disguise.


How Trojans can take over your computer, and how to prevent themHow Trojans can take over your computer, and how to prevent them

Protect your computer from malicious programs that criminals can use to control your computer through your Internet connection.


Don't let your computer become a zombieDon't let your computer become a zombie

When online criminals take control of many computers at once, the resulting "botnets" can wreak havoc on the Internet.


Video: Defend against viruses and wormsVideo: Defend against viruses and worms

Watch this video to find out how viruses and worms can infect your computer. Learn about the three main ways you can help to protect yourself from computer viruses.


Learn more about virus protection for your operating systemLearn more about virus protection for your operating system

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