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Monday, April 13, 2009

How to remove a virus

Steps to help remove a virus:
1. Visit the Protect Your PC site and install the latest updates.

2. If you currently use antivirus software, visit the manufacturer's Web site, update it, and then perform a thorough scan of your system. If you don't currently use antivirus software, subscribe to a service and scan your system immediately.

3. Download, install, and run the Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 users). Note that this tool does not prevent viruses from infecting your system; it only helps to remove existing viruses.

Antivirus software & firewall protection:
Computer Associates - 12 month free trial

F-Secure - 6 month free trial

McAfee Antivirus / Firewall - 90 day free trial

Panda Software - 90 day free trial

Symantec (Norton) - 90 day free trial

Trend Micro - 90 day free trial

Antispyware:
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware - free

Ad-Aware - free

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