Install Trusted Anti-Virus Software
Antivirus software regularly scans files for unusual changes in the file size, which corresponds to known virus software's database, suspicious email attachments and other warning signals. This is the most important step to keep your computer clean from viruses. Norton Antivirus is the world's leading anti-virus software; it runs continuously in the background of your computer, providing continuous protection from viruses, Trojan horses, worms and other malicious codes. To stay up-to-date on the latest online hazards, whenever you are online, Norton Antivirus automatically updates its virus definitions.
Don't automatically open attachments
Make sure that your email program does not download attachments automatically; this will ensure that you can check and scan the attachment before running. Check the security options or preferences menu of your email program for instructions.
Scan all incoming email attachments
Be sure to run every attachment you are planning to open through each anti-virus check if you recognize the sender and also do this; Malicious codes, such as Trojan horse, can be slipped into your system if visible from a friendly source
Get immediate security
Configure your anti-virus software to automatically boot on startup and run at all times. This will provide back-up protection, if you forget to scan an attachment, or decide not to, and if you forget to boot your anti-virus software, and then start it yourself it will be ensured to ensure that you get immediate protection anyway.
Update your anti-virus software frequently
The anti-virus program is only good as the frequency with which it is updated. New viruses, worms and Trojan horses are born daily, and variations can be slipped through the software which is not current. Norton Antivirus is a feature that searches for new virus definitions every time you are online, so you're always up to date.
Don't download programs from the Web
Entrusted sources such as Internet newsgroups or web sites that you have not heard about can be a virus provider for your computer. Avoid downloading files, which you can not consider safe. This includes freeware, screensavers, games and any other executable programs - any file with any ".exe" or ".com" extension such as ".gif.exe" Check to see if the site has anti-virus software running in their favor or not. If you have to download from the Internet, make sure to scan each program before running it. Save all downloads in one folder, and then run a virus check on everything before using it in the folder.
Don't boot from a floppy disk
Floppies are transmitted to the virus in the most common way. If you are using a floppy while working on your computer, delete it when you shut down the machine or the computer will automatically try to boot from the floppy, perhaps a virus is launching on the disk
Don't share floppies
Even a well-known friend can unknowingly pass with a virus, Trojan horse, or worm. Label your floppy clearly so you know that they are yours and do not give them loans. If a friend passes you through a foreign floppy, then suggest an alternative way of sharing the file.
Scan floppies before using them
It is always important, but especially if you are using a disk to carry information between one computer and the other, you can easily choose the virus from an insecure network and present it in your system. Running a virus scan will stop the infection before launching any program on the disk.
Use Common Sense
It is always better to make mistakes in favor of security if you are unsure about an attachment, and then remove it. Especially if it is from a source you do not recognize if there are attractive animations on a site that seem extremely unprofessional, do not download them.
Just in Case
If the virus detects its way on your computer, negligence, accident or anti-virus software due to which you got last year for your birthday, has not been updated after being less than ready. Call the toll free 1-800-875-393 at the Norton Helpline Number, and our specialists will immediately take part in the problems you faced. Your satisfaction is always our top priority.
