Characteristics of Computer Viruses and How to Protect it

This time I will tell the characteristics of affected Virus Computer.

Signs of Computer Virus Attack, among others:
1. Computer running slower than usual, and it is running on an ongoing basis.
2. Computers often stop abruptly or not responding (no response).
3. Computer often restarts unexpectedly or crash documents.
4. Computer suddenly restart and could not walk normally again.
5. Computer applications are not running smooth, eg inaccessible hard drive.
6. Printing command is not running properly.
7. Often an error message appears strange and unusual.
8. Menus and dialog boxes often appear in error.
9. Appears ini files with weird extensions like. Exe,. Inf, and others.

Powerful Ways To Protect Your Computer From Viruses are:
1. Firewall in position "ON"
Unauthorized access to our computer which is deleting files, damage your computer or steal personal data, can be anticipated with a software firewall. Make sure your computer's firewall is active if you include the user's computer network in large numbers. This can prevent the spread of the virus to all computers from a single computer infected with viruses.

2. Use Software and Operating System Up Date
So that the computer is always safe, doing the latest updates that are particularly high priority. Software updates are usually great protection, and bug fixes to security holes are better than previous versions.

3. Antivirus Software
If you do not want a sudden your computer crashes and lost data, so do not underestimate the antivirus function. SmadAV, avg and kaspersky antivirus are some examples that are often used in Indonesia. Every few months, do it up to date antivirus.

4. Scan Removable Storage
Every time you connect a USB flash drive, external drives, memory cards and external memory, you are obliged to perform antivirus scanning. Remember that the virus can come from any removable storage.

5. Human Error (Brainware)
Your inattention in using the computer can lead to human error. Caution is needed to anticipate factors such brainware not just open attachments in e-mails or links that are not known for certain what it is. Attachments or links can contain viruses that damage your computer. Do not download any, except from trusted sites.

6. Regularly Back Up Data
Rutinlah backing up data files that you have protected and safe from viruses.

Hopefully Helpful :)