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Antivirus Tip: Remember to run your anti-virus program’s scan function on memory storage devices and flashdrives, so you don’t help spread malware.
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Antivirus Tip: It’s wise to check the results of an anti-virus program scan, as some programs might be seen as a virus, but are just part of regular processing.
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Antivirus Tip: If you suspect your PC or laptop has been infected, immediately run a full anti-virus system scan and record what caused the infection.
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Antivirus Tip: Many protection programs offer automatic scanning, but make time for a manual scan so you can adjust settings to search all your device’s files.
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Antivirus Tip: Never turn off your anti-spyware and anti-virus programs, unless you’re doing a data back-up or maintenance.
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Antivirus Tip: Do proper research on an anti-virus program before you purchase and use it. Look at user opinions, expert reviews and other practical info.
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Antivirus Tip: A good anti-virus program has DNS (Domain Name System) protection, which basically makes your internet address harder to find.
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Antivirus Tip: Delete an app or program if you barely use it – some programs and apps could download extra software, which can potentially collect your info.
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Antivirus Tip: When your machine is infected, run all your anti-virus programs to scan and remove the malware. Make sure all your programs run afterwards.
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Antivirus Tip: Get familiar with the anti-virus and security apps that you install – like scanning – so you know exactly what to do when something bad happens.