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»What
are viruses?
Viruses are unwanted programs that run on
your computer and can range from fairly harmless to very harmful.
Like real viruses, computer viruses replicate themselves. They often
spread through email attachments and downloads, and once in a computer,
will replicate themselves and send out copies to other computers.
»What
are symptoms of viruses?
Your computer could have a virus without showing
any symptoms, which is why you should have good antivirus software
to check your system every once in a while. However, many viruses
will cause your computer to 'act strange'. These could all be signs
that you have a virus:
Computer acting slow or freezing up a lot
Not being able to open certain files, or having files/folders disappear
Unusual text that pops up on your screen (jokes, insults, obscenities).
The computer shuts down and restarts itself
A program closes by itself
A file's name or properties mysteriously changes
»Scan
your computer NOW:
There's a free online virus scanner that will
tell you if your computer has any viruses, and will remove them
for you. It's called the ActiveScan:
