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What is a virus?

A Virus is a software program that "infects" your computer. When the program is accessed, the virus activates and attaches itself to other programs in your PC. Viruses can be a simple prank or a malicious attempt to destroy your data and programs.

How are viruses spread?

Web downloads and e-mail attachments are the most common ways of contracting a PC virus.

How can I protect my system?

You can protect your system by installing an AntiVirus program, preferably one that checks for definition updates on it's own. You will not be protected unless the definitions are updated regularly.