Viruses are out to get you

Viruses are hazardous to the health of your computer… and your business.  There was once a time when the only way you could be infected was by downloading software from an FTP site or by exchanging floppy disks, today's viruses pose a threat of a much greater magnitude.  Why?  Because e-mail has made the transferring of information so incredibly easy… and FAST! 

It's pretty scary to think that viruses are out to get you and you can get a virus simply by opening a funny e-mail that a friend sent you… or by opening a file that you've downloaded off the Internet. However, if you protect yourself properly, it is unlikely that you will ever have this problem!

One of the best ways to prevent viruses is by installing virus detection software.  

However, do not just install it and forget about it!  New viruses are created every day, so you need virus detection software that will automatically update itself on a regular basis.

Once a week, if not more frequently, is usually best.

There are dozens of packages available from your local software dealer ... or through Internet downloads. Be sure that you can get regular updates for the package you choose.

Some even offer versions that will automatically update themselves every week by logging online, protecting you against the multitude of new viruses that are created every day!

I use an excellent program that costs nothing.  It is called AVG  an you can download it here…

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

I have occasionally used the “paid for” services like Norton and whilst they are good, I never had any problems with the ‘no cost’ AVG, so I went back to them.

So now that you know viruses are out to get you, combat them with this excellent free program

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1