Friday 14 June 2013

Antivirus

Antivirus is the protective software designed to defend your computer against malicious software. Malicious software, or malware includes: viruses, Trojans, keyloggers, hijackers, dialers, and other code that vandalizes or steals your computer contents etc. In order to be an effective defense, your antivirus software needs to run in the background at all times whenever you run the PC and should be kept updated so it recognizes new versions of malicious software.

Computer Viruses are written by people who wish to gain control of your system resources and are continually updated to try and break through any barriers you may have installed etc. GMS Anti-Virus overcomes this issue by providing a "signature file" update service which ensures that all new variants are caught as quick as possible.

Antivirus software will protect your computer by preventing an attack by or detecting and removing any viruses etc. Some antivirus software can be downloaded for free from the internet like AVG and Windows Internet Security etc. Other types, such as Norton or McAfee antivirus software, have to be paid for with an annual subscription but cost is reasonable..

Every antivirus programs have to be regularly updated, as new viruses appear on the scene.

Some antivirus also protects against spyware, software that collects information about the user, such as which websites they've visited especially adults websites are dangerous for PC.

Some basic functions of Antivirus:

•    Scan specific files for any malware.
•    Allow you to schedule scans to automatically run for you which is very useful for you.
•    Remove any malicious code detected, sometimes you will be notified of an infection and asked if you want to clean the file, other programs will automatically do this behind the scenes.
•    Show you the “health” of your computer
•    Allow you to initiate a scan of a specific file or of your computer or of any flash drive at any time.

And always be sure you have the best, up-to-date security software installed to protect your computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Antivirus is protector of your PC (Computer).

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