6 Steps To Protect You PC From Virus

6 Steps To Prevent You Computer From Virus


Steps to help avoid viruses:

Steps to help avoid viruses:

• Use an Internet firewall.
• Note: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP with SP2 have a firewall already built-in and turned on by default.
• Visit Microsoft Update to verify your settings and check for updates.
• Note: If you've installed the most recent version of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Update will also update your Microsoft Office programs.
• Subscribe to antivirus software and keep it current. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. For more information, see Help protect your PC with Microsoft Security Essentials. Or go directly to the download page.
• Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know.
• Avoid opening an e-mail attachment from someone you know, unless you know exactly what the attachment is. The sender may be unaware that it contains a virus.
• Use a standard user account unless you need to use an administrator account. For more information, see Why use a standard user account instead of an administrator account.