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EFFECT OF VIRUS ON THE COMPUTER
          Virus can corrupt the programs on the computer both application and operating system.
          It leads to ineffective booting.
          They corrupt the files stored on the computer.
          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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