How to Prevent a Potential Virus Attack?
Virus attack are common problem which is increasing day by day. My PC is now infected with virus badly and i want to remove as soon as possible before it make my system getting worst. So, please suggest me few tips to prevent potential virus attack.
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- Use an up to date version of Firefox. Firefox 28.0 will be released this coming Tuesday.
- Use a supported operating system. WinXP support is ending within the next 3 weeks.
- Use a good anti-virus application, which is up to date with virus definitions. Some AV programs get updates multiple times daily.
- Use a good and current anti-malware application.
hello, you appear to be using an outdated browser version with known security vulnerabilities, outdated plugins which are the main infection vector for malware and your operating system windows xp is at its end of life and won't receive any security updates from april onwards.
so to stay save on the web, you should update your system in all those regards.
On installing the antivirus you have won half the battle. If not then take the help of third party tool. Using Anti-Malware Protection and Removal Tool, you will be able to prevent your PC from virus attack. It scans the entire PC and helps in protecting your system effectively. Just download this tool, install and enjoy ongoing protection easily.
Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
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