Computer Virus

 

  The big question is will I ever get a Computer Virus ? The answer to that question is probably yes. So most people ask okay so how to I prevent my computer from being infected by a Computer Virus. The honest answer is no virus software is going to protect you 100%. Yes that is sad and scarey, but unfortunately true. So what do you do know, well I have heard some people say just don't use the computer. Well that is the most ridiculous response I have ever heard. The funny part is I have heard some technicians say that to a customer. That is a sure fire way to get people to stay away from your business. The truth is the customer is always right and you should go out of your way to help the customer. I think we all need to realize that we are all customers at some point in time and we all require respect. My opinion is if you don't follow that rule of thumb, you don't belong in business.


  Okay so how or what do you do to try to protect your computer from infections. The first thing you should do is make sure you have good up to date virus protection. There are many different antivirus programs that anyone can choose from. You just want to make sure you only have one antivirus program installed on your computer. Now there are other programs that you can have to scan for malware, spyware, adware and viruses. One of my favorites is Free Malwarebytes. I go have links to their website on some of my other posts. These programs are manual programs that you have to update and then scan your computer with. They are generally fairly straightforward to use. Below is a list of my favorite Antivirus Programs.

1. Kaspersky Antivirus
2. Bitdefender Antivirus
3. AVG Internet Security Antivirus
4. Free AVG Antivirus
5. AVAST Antivirus Paid Version
6. Free AVAST Antivirus
7. Various Norton Antivirus Programs
8. Microsoft Security Essentials, which is Free
9. Malwarebytes Paid Version
10. Free Avira Antivirus (good for windows xp)

  Now you will find that there are other pc virus programs that also do a very good job. If you are looking for a very good website for Antivirus Software Reviews check out this link http://www.av-comparatives.org/ . There are other websites that also give very good reviews as well. I would just be aware that some websites may be promoting a particular antivirus program and therefore may rate is higher that others.
  Other ways of protecting your computer and data from becoming infected with a computer virus would be to make sure you are always backing up for system. It can be by using the back up program in windows seven or by using a software program such as Acronis or Nortons Ghost. I would make sure the backup drive is not connected when the back up is done. This can prevent your back up from being infected by a pc virus such as cryptowall or cryptolocker. The way to back up your system and data is by using a cloud type back up such as carbonite. Remember windows 8.1 does not have the back up program like windows 7. It does have a file history back up through the control panel and it has a manual image back up the you the user must run. That is why I would recommend a software program such as acronis or carbonite.
  I would suggest going through the Amazon Store below the posts to search for a desired antivirus program or back up program. 
  Thank You for reading.