Does Your PC Have Virus Protection?
August 31, 2010 – 12:45 pm
Beware all Windows and Apple owners: If you’re browsing the web, antivirus software is a necessity. Unfortunately, there are malicious viruses and spyware out there that can steal your personal information and even destroy your computer. In order to prevent identity theft and software malfunction, it’s best to arm your computer with the proper antivirus software. Your system will either require Mac antivirus or Windows 7 antivirus, but let’s focus on what you would need for Windows.
User Account Control (UAC) is sold with Windows 7 and Vista, and this program will search for potential malware and viruses. Upon finding a threat, UAC will quarantine the affected area or repair it. It’s best to set this program to automatically update, because new malware and viruses are created all of the time so the UAC needs to be able to combat the next potential risk.
There is also a free antivirus program called Windows Defender, which aims to prevent malware, spyware and adware from breaching the system all together. As the computer’s administrator, you can choose which scans to run and when to run them.
In addition, you have the firewalls that block email traffic and risky websites. Through your Internet browser’s settings, you can adjust the security of your firewall.
Finally, you can have wireless network security. This is basically a log on that you use to access your wireless network, and it prevents hackers from retrieving your personal information including credit card numbers.
Antivirus protection can be an added cost, but there are effective options that cost you nothing. Then it’s just a matter of installing them and regularly running and updating them, which can be made easier through the setting controls. Even if you browse the web only a few hours a day, it’s in your best interest to be prepared for malicious threats.
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