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EFFECT OF VIRUS ON THE COMPUTER
ï¶ Virus can corrupt the programs on the computer both application and operating system.
ï¶ It leads to ineffective booting.
ï¶ They corrupt the files stored on the computer.
ï¶ It may affect the memories of computer to become improper functioning.
ANTI-VIRUS
Anti-virus are special written programs which are used to fight computer virus.
EXAMPLES OF ANTI-VIRUS
1. Dr. Solomon toolkit.
2. Avast anti-virus.
3. E-safe.
4. Smart cop.
5. IBM Anti-virus.
6. Panda Anti-virus.
7. Sunday Anti-virus
8. Magic Bullet
9. Central point
10. Rising Anti-virus,
11. AVG Antivirus
HOW TO PROTECT THE COMPUTER AGAINST VIRUS
1. Always update your anti-virus program.
2. Avoid sharing foreign removable storage devices.
3. Make a regular backup from the hard disk.
4. Protect or scan all floppy disk before use.
5. Check all software for virus before installation on the hard disk.
6. Install anti-virus program on your computer.
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