TO PROTECT OUR COMPUTER FROM VIRUSES

           

Every day we are facing with many computer problems. Virus is a common word in our everyday life. It harms us by destructing our important work. And now we will discuss about the way of rescue from Virus.  The steps of protecting computer are given below:

• Installing an antivirus program and keeping it up-to-date can help defend your computer against viruses. Antivirus programs scan for viruses trying to get into your email, operating system or files. New viruses can appear daily so check the manufacturer's website frequently for updates. Some antivirus programs are sold with annual subscriptions that can be renewed as needed but many are also available for free. Microsoft offers Microsoft essentials, a free antivirus program you can download from the Microsoft Security Essentials website. You can also visit the windows security software provider's webpage to find a third-party antivirus program.
• Don't open email messages from unfamiliar senders or email attachments that you don't recognize. Many viruses are attached to email messages and will spread as soon as you open the email attachment. It's better not to open any attachment unless it is something you are expecting.
• Use a pop-up blocker with your browser. Pop-up windows are small browser windows that appear on top of the website you are viewing. Although most are created by advertisers, they can also contain malicious or unsafe code. A pop-up blocker can prevent some or all of these windows from appearing. The pop-up blocker feature in Internet Explorer is turned on by default.
• Keep windows updated. Periodically, Microsoft releases special security updates that can help protect your computer. These updates can help prevent viruses and other computer attacks by closing possible security holes.
• Use a firewall. Windows Firewall or any other firewall program can help alert you to suspicious activity if a virus or worm attempts to connect to your computer. It can also block viruses, worms and hackers from attempting to download potentially harmful programs to your computer.
• Use your browser's privacy settings. Being aware of how websites might use your private information is important to help prevent targeted advertising, fraud and identity theft. If you are using Internet Explorer you can adjust your privacy settings or restore the default settings whenever you want.
• Turn on User Account Control (UAC). When changes are going to be made to your computer that require administrator level permission, UAC notifies you and gives you the opportunity to approve the change. UAC can help keep viruses from making unwanted change.
• Clear your Internet cache and your browsing history. Most browsers store information about the websites you visit and information that websites might ask you to provide such as your name and address. While it can be helpful to have these details stored on your computer, there are times when you might want to delete some or all of them. For example, when you are using a public computer and don't want to leave personal information behind.