Top 10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Computer Viruses

You just bought a new computer and you have used it for some time, it’s just a matter of time for virus to attack your computer. This content discusses top 10 practical steps to protect your computer from virus which may cause you your life time investment if care is not taken.

Make sure you get a powerful anti-virus program. You will find different computer anti-virus programs in the market, some of these programs are better than others. Check reputable computer websites or magazines for top ratings to guide you on the one that meets your specification. 

Make sure your computer anti-virus software is always in use. This is to ensure that incoming, outgoing email messages and other applications is been scanned by your anti-virus.

Your anti-virus should be up to date. Many anti-virus utility come with one-year subscription plan, so ensure you take the advantage of your updates. Many advanced anti-virus lets you schedule automatic update or full PC scans for “after work hours” like 1 to 2 AM where you are not likely to  use your PC.

Make sure your system is up-to-date. From time to time, most operating systems fall short of security loopholes or updates issues. So endeavor to check from time to be sure you computer is running with the current version of your anti-virus software.

Ensure your system is regularly backed-up. Most computer users store their document or files in “My Document” folder. This makes it very easy for all important documents to be back up. You can copy your files to your CD or USB drives weekly or monthly.

Beware of attachment emails. Treat any attached email as potentially harmful. Do not open any attached emails from people you are not expecting. At the same time, try to be conscious of attachment emails from people you know but you were not expecting.  Most system virus multiplies themselves by accessing the contact from infected PC.

Use text email when necessary. HTML emails is better and let you have more authority over formatting it and also remove computer virus.  And if you are to use text format emails, the only way to track a virus is by opening the attachment.

Use downloaded shareware and freeware files or program with care. Make sure you download only from reputable sites that can help scan the resources before they are uploaded. To be on the safer side, scan the software before you installing it on your PC.

Also beware of instant messages software links. Do not accept invitation from those you are not familiar with and never click links from people you don’t trust, the link may be a redirect link to another website that will try to install computer virus on your system.