Preventing Computer Viruses Tips PDF Print E-mail
Viruses remain the leading cause for computer reloads across Extension. A computer infected with a virus can affect office productivity, data saved on your computer, as well as the network speed. Here are some tips on what you can do to prevent viruses from taking over your computer…

Do Not…

  • Click on pop-ups
  • Roll your mouse across the pop-up
  • Click action buttons such as close, cancel, no don’t install, etc
  • Open emails or email attachments from unknown people

Do…

  • Press ALT + F4 simultaneously to close the pop-up
  • Run a full scan in Symantec if you encounter a pop-up
  • Exercise caution when accessing various Web sites
  • Make sure your Symantec virus definitions are up to date
  • Delete temporary Internet files and cookies
 
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