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Protect Yourself from VirusesThis is a guide on how to protect yourself from viruses. Please read and take into account that I'm not a master of computers.
Contents (For quick reference):
I. Introduction
II. Suspicous File?
III. Downloaded a virus?
IV. Anti-Virus List
V. Further Protection
VI. Ending Notes
I. Introduction
Hello and thanks for looking at this guide. This is a guide for those of you who are confused or don't know how to protect yourselves. This is a guide written by me and contains how to portect yourself from viruses and what to do if you have one. It also contains a list of Anti-Viruses for you to download (Pro Versions). The top one is the recommeded one to get. So, enjoy.
II. Suspicious File?
So you've seen a file that looks suspicious on a site that looks really fake? Its easy to figure out if its *actually* a virus. Just download it (IT WON'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS YOU OPEN IT) Many people think if you download it will insta-rape your computer, but its completely safe for the meantime.
Okay, so if you don't want to get a anti-virus for the time being (I suggest you do sooner or later) You can go to two sites to scan a downloaded file for viruses. The first, which I believe is the best, is www.jotti.virusscan.org. Here is a simple guide on how to use:
1. Go to the website www.jotti.virusscan.org
2. Click 'Browse', find your file and click 'Open'
3. Wait for the virus scan to finish and you should have your results! (Oh looky, no virus!
)
The other site (If jotti is busy) is www.virustotal.com, It is basic enough and should be easy to figure out
III. Downloaded a virus?
If you have downloaded a virus, make sure that it is because you may miss out on something you want! Either scan with jotti or scan with an anti-virus located in the 'Anti-Virus List' Section. REMEMBER: Viruses will not affect your system unless you open them when they are downloaded by you. The key is, if you suspect a suspicious file, scan it and if its a virus delete it.
IV. Anti-Virus List
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V. Further Protection
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VI. Ending Notes
If you have any questions, send me a PM or add me on MSN ([email protected]) and I'll help you. if there are dead links from the above downloads, PM me and I will put them back up. This guide is to be posted by me and only me unless given explicit permission. I hope you enjoyed it and keep yourself safe
Contents (For quick reference):
I. Introduction
II. Suspicous File?
III. Downloaded a virus?
IV. Anti-Virus List
V. Further Protection
VI. Ending Notes
I. Introduction
Hello and thanks for looking at this guide. This is a guide for those of you who are confused or don't know how to protect yourselves. This is a guide written by me and contains how to portect yourself from viruses and what to do if you have one. It also contains a list of Anti-Viruses for you to download (Pro Versions). The top one is the recommeded one to get. So, enjoy.
II. Suspicious File?
So you've seen a file that looks suspicious on a site that looks really fake? Its easy to figure out if its *actually* a virus. Just download it (IT WON'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS YOU OPEN IT) Many people think if you download it will insta-rape your computer, but its completely safe for the meantime.
Okay, so if you don't want to get a anti-virus for the time being (I suggest you do sooner or later) You can go to two sites to scan a downloaded file for viruses. The first, which I believe is the best, is www.jotti.virusscan.org. Here is a simple guide on how to use:
1. Go to the website www.jotti.virusscan.org
2. Click 'Browse', find your file and click 'Open'
3. Wait for the virus scan to finish and you should have your results! (Oh looky, no virus!
The other site (If jotti is busy) is www.virustotal.com, It is basic enough and should be easy to figure out
III. Downloaded a virus?
If you have downloaded a virus, make sure that it is because you may miss out on something you want! Either scan with jotti or scan with an anti-virus located in the 'Anti-Virus List' Section. REMEMBER: Viruses will not affect your system unless you open them when they are downloaded by you. The key is, if you suspect a suspicious file, scan it and if its a virus delete it.
IV. Anti-Virus List
(updating)
V. Further Protection
(updating)
VI. Ending Notes
If you have any questions, send me a PM or add me on MSN ([email protected]) and I'll help you. if there are dead links from the above downloads, PM me and I will put them back up. This guide is to be posted by me and only me unless given explicit permission. I hope you enjoyed it and keep yourself safe
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