How to Virus Protect your Computer in Real Time
Virus is a software application that invades your system and pass on commands without your approval which can corrupt or even remove your data files. There are many kinds of viruses which mainly include Trojans, spybots, keyloggers and spyware.
Generally, virus attacks your PC from the internet or USBs. Therefore, you must have a good dependable antivirus in your computer so as to guard it from potential threats of the malicious software. Furthermore, you must keep your antivirus up to date and on auto protection setting to get real time protection.
Instructions
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First of all, you have to download antivirus from the internet. There are many types of antivirus software which are available on the internet including Norton, Avira, AVG, Kaspersky and McAfee. You can download any one of them. Keep in mind that some antivirus programmes are free to use, but for some you have to pay a certain amount of money online.
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If you a registered Windows, you can download ‘Microsoft Security Essentials’ which is Microsoft’s antivirus programme which protects your PC from potential invasion of the viruses. You can download it from Microsoft’s website. After downloading the file, run it on your computer to install. The installation process will take some time and will be completed after checking your Windows validation.
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After installing the ‘Microsoft Security Essentials’, you will have to update it (if you have an older version, otherwise it will be up to date). Then, scan your computer and change its settings to auto protection for which you will have to select ‘Settings’, then ‘Real time Protection’. You can also set the time at which it will automatically scan your PC.
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You can also set the action which you want to take against the viruses which are detected by the antivirus software. But, it is advisable to keep the recommended settings.
