Hardly a day goes by without some warning of a new virus 'in the wild'. Make no mistake there are tens of thousands of them out there and at least one of them is going to affect you sometime.

Why everyone should follow the following steps…

• Install good anti-virus software
• Update it frequently and regularly
• Run a full virus scan at least weekly.
• Good idea to take a system backup after a clean scan.
• Install a good two-way firewall and configure it carefully.
• Delete temporary files (particularly internet temp files) regularly (automate)
• Visit Windows Update and download and install all critical and security patches.
• Run Adaware and/or Spybot regularly and keep them up-to-date.

Never open email attachments or click on 'links' in emails from people you don't know. If you detach an attachment (save it to disk) without opening it, you can always scan it with your up-to-date virus scanner before opening.

Never download free software from dubious websites. Remember most popular free software contains adware or spyware. Don't join peer-to-peer file sharing groups. Use MSN Messenger (if you must) with lots of care and attention.

Know what is involved in virus removal and back up your entire system often!!

Alternatively, wait until you can't use your computer any more, all your personal files have been deleted and then call us!!