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Trend Micro's Housecall is a Web-based antivirus utility that not only scans your system for viruses and worms and removes any potential problems it discovers, but it does all this for free!  Housecall does more than simply scan for dangerous code, however. Unlike many other Web-based scan utilities, Housecall can also eliminate most viruses or worms it finds. Housecall is more than just a marketing tool. It's a workhorse. An "Auto Clean" option lets you turn over all scrubbing functions to Housecall, which carries them off flawlessly, removing any questionable files or embedded code it discovers during a scan. Alternatively, you can elect to correct things yourself after Housecall finishes its scan.

Computer viruses are harmful to your computer - they can bog down and slow your computer processes, delete files, and even completely stop your computer from running altogether.  Keeping your computer virus-free is an active, ongoing job.  You will need to update your virus definitions, run regularly scheduled scans of your computer, and keep an active defense, scanning all incoming files, emails, and attachments.

A computer virus is an executable file designed to replicate itself while avoiding detection. A virus may disguise itself as a legitimate program. Viruses are often rewritten and adjusted so that they will not be detected. Anti-virus programs must be updated continuously to look for new and modified viruses. Viruses are the number one method of computer vandalism.

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How to Stop Computer Viruses
There are some simple steps you must take to avoid becoming a victim of computer viruses. I've listed some of them below. Largely, it boils down to using good anti-virus software and being aware of how these programs spread. This simple step can be the difference between surviving the next virus outbreak and becoming another victim who's lost time, data, and, of course, money.

It works seamlessly with all of the EMail programs I use, including Outlook Express, Netscape Mail (part of the Netscape Navigator package), and Qualcomm's Eudora.  And by following the manufacturers' recommendations, everything went very smoothly when I installed the SP2 upgrade to Windows XP. So, as I say, I'm happy as a clam with Norton and highly recommend it.

You Must Update Your Virus Definitions!

Updating Norton AntiVirus Definitions
It is important you update your virus definitions weekly to keep up to date with the latest viruses. If you get an email about a new virus alert, be sure to update your definitions. To update Norton AntiVirus definitions you will need to run Live Update.

1. Connect your computer to the Ethernet at school or dial-in from home.
2. A. If you're running Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition: Click Start, Programs, Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition , Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition.
B. If you're running Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition: Click Start, Programs, Symantec Client Security, Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition
3. Click Live Update.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the latest definitions.

Automatically Schedule Norton AntiVirus Updates
1. Open Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition and choose File, Schedule Update to access the Schedule Virus Definition Virus Updates popup window.
2. Click on the Schedule button to display the Virus Definition Update Schedule and, under Frequency, select the button next to Daily. It is best to pick a time when you know your computer will be connected to the Internet via Ethernet or Modem.

1.  Computer Virus Frequently Asked Questions
If you are not familiar with computer viruses or do not know how to clean a computer virus from a computer, these FAQs are a good starting point. The following list of FAQs is hosted at: http://www.faqs.org/

2.  Did you Find a Virus?
The best thing to do is try to let your Virus Protection Program attempt to either kill the virus - or if it can't do that, at least quarantine the virus.  For more information on specific viruses, check out Symantec's Virus Information Website.  This site is also where you can check whether or not an email notice about a virus is a hoax or a real virus.
 

"A typical unprotected PC will come under attack
within 20 minutes of being connected to the Internet."

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