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How can I protect my computer from the most dangerous virus?

There are a number of steps you can take to protect your computer from the most dangerous virus. The first step is to keep your computer up to date. Install all critical updates from Microsoft as they become available. Don’t click on links in email messages from unknown sender – they could contain a virus. Do not open email attachments from unknown senders. These are the most common ways that computer viruses are spread. Use a good antivirus program and keep it up to date. There are a number of excellent free antivirus programs available. Symantec’s Norton AntiVirus and McAfee VirusScan are two examples. Back up your important data regularly. This way you can restore your data if your computer becomes infected with a virus and you have to format your hard drive to get rid of the virus.

How are computer viruses spread?

There are many ways that computer viruses can spread. One common way is through email attachments. The virus can attach itself to an email and then be sent to someone else. When the person opens the email, the virus can infect their computer. Another way viruses can spread is by downloading infected files from the Internet. For example, if you download a file that has a virus, the virus can infect your computer.

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