PcVirusProtection.net

Getting a virus on your computer can cause a whole host of problems, from having your identity stolen to just making your computer an extra large bookend viruses are a big no no in computers, so if your worried about getting a virus then check out the steps below to keep your computer virus free.

1. Don’t open files from unknown sites/emails
This one is obvious but a lot of people still fall for, chances are if you have to download software or an email that says you can see Britney spears naked it is some sort of virus, don’t open it …just delete it!

2. Downloading software
Freeware/Shareware are great things it means you don’t have to pay for all the software you use, however some unscrupulous people take popular freeware/shareware programs and load them up with viruses and redistribute them so if you are downloading  freeware/shareware then make sure you download it from a reputable website (that does not include bittorrent or software like bearshare)….download.com is an amazing place to find shareware & freeware but to be sure you should always check everything you download with a virus scanner

3. BitTorrent/p2p
If you download files from bittorrent/newsgroups or p2p programs then the chances of you downloading a virus are strong this is because anyone can add software to these networks so anything you download before you open it should be checked with a virus scanner.