ANTIVIRUS USE ON YOUR COMPUTER

These days its practically impossible to find someone who owns a computer who has never used the internet, Memory Cards or a USB Stick; if not all.

The much sharing of data across the web and from one user to another has been propelled magnanimously by things like online storage and friendly portability of Storage media like memory cards, external drives, USB Sticks and other devices.

This mega-sharing bonanza hasn't spared many of us from the devastating effects of data loss and corruption to due an infected flash, hard drive or even online file. This is where use of an antivirus comes in handy.

I have been having many clients come to our premises seeking simple recovery of work on their corrupted flash, memory card or even infected laptop or computer. The solution is quite simple - install, regularly update your antivirus and perform a full-system scan at least daily. Many antiviruses offer free versions like avast, avg, avira etc. These can be downloaded directly from the internet like below for avast:

Run the Web-Installer, perform quick-scan, full system scan and boot-time scan and you are ready to use the computer.

Sometimes the computer may be so infected with viruses, trojans, malware that even installing the antivirus programme won't sort you out.
Another option is to look for other antivirus setups, install, scan and clean the computer thoroughly. If this fails, then you may have to go for re-installation of your Operating System (OS).

Re-installing the OS is a bit technical and if unsure please seek a friend's help or a computer technician.

Note: When re-installing your OS, please have all your data backed up. Even you are sure of the procedure for installation and drive partition; its a wise idea to backup your data to say an external hard drive which can be scanned later for thorough cleaning with your AV program.


All the best!