Security Scan-Benefits
"Do a Regular
Security Scan and keep your Anti Virus Software up to date.
Just because you can't see a virus physically does not mean
it's not there lurking behind the scenes!".
Security
Scan. Why are they so important?
So many websites are passed through everyday
by folks just like you and me. We surf, we click, we send
email, and we chat with family and friends. It's part of the
modern-day routine. But, have you ever stopped and thought
about your computer's tracks? Where on the World-Wide-Web do
you go? Are the sites you pass through safe, or are they
swarming with spy-ware, pop-ups and viruses?
It's often difficult to really tell. Since
this can prove to be a problem, we all have to take the
responsibility ourselves to do a routine security scan now and
then. It's certainly much better to catch any viruses ahead of
time.
I was chatting with my grandfather last
summer, and he began talking about his best buddy who's
apparently very ill. My grandpa said that he told his friend
"not to use that darn computer. Now the guy's got one of those
darn computer viruses". At this point it took
everything in me not to burst out
laughing.
My grandpa actually thought that the viruses
were contracted by humans. Oh well, different generations.
Anyway, there is an issue here that holds relevance. Computer
viruses are swarming like never before.
I hope your PC has decent virus detection
software installed. It's imperative to do a regular
security scan at least once ever couple of
weeks. You can even set your system to scan on its own as much
as you prefer.
My PC gets a full hard drive security scan
once each week. Sadly once in a while I end up with a few items
in quarantine. However, this at least means the viruses have
been detected and nabbed for cleaning. This way they won't
cause any permanent damage to my hard drive.
Don't forget about spyware.
This rubbish can really slow your PC down. You'd be amazed
how much spy-ware a quick security scan can find. I found
literally hundreds of items on my old Gateway PC. The key is
keeping your system updated. If you don't already have
something like Norton's anti-virus software, I suggest you look
into it. Some programs are even offered free of charge online.
Check your personal computer for viruses now.
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