How do I protect my computer from viruses?
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I was infected by a virus that made my computer reboot over and over again. It turned out to be a problem with Windows. How did this happen and how do I protect myself in the future.
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Computer users should invest in a high-quality antivirus solution. This software is not expensive, and well worth the cost. It is also vital that you keep antivirus software current, and most modern software comes with the ability to auto-update. Virus scans should automatically run each day, and real-time protection should be turned on. Also, all users should be instructed to never open e-mail attachments that are suspicious or from someone they don’t know. Especially be wary of attachments with file extensions of .exe or .bat. In addition, it is important that you always download the latest critical updates from windowsupdate.microsoft.com. These updates will close the security holes that hackers use to infect systems connected to the Internet.
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