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ANTIVIRUS
Antivirus software is a program designed to identify, prevent, and remove malware from your
computer. It helps protect your system by detecting viruses and other malicious threats and
preventing them from infecting or damaging your files. With hundreds of new viruses being
developed every hour, antivirus software developers frequently release updates to help their
programs recognise the latest threats. These updates are typically downloaded from the Internet,
so, it is essential to have an Internet connection to update an antivirus software. Some antivirus
programs may offer offline update options or alternative methods if an Internet connection is
not available. The term "eradicating a virus" refers to the process of completely removing a virus
from an infected computer, ensuring that the system is clean and secure.
There are several methods of eradication for malware. Some of them include:
Removing the code from an infected file that corresponds to a virus
Removing the infected file
Quarantining the infected file, which involves moving it to a location where it cannot be run
Separating all the infected files and applications so that the infection cannot spread further
Some well-known antivirus programs are Norton, AVG, McAfee, Symantec, SmartDog,
Kaspersky, Quick Heal, etc.
Norton McAfee Quick Heal AVG
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Funda Scan your files through an antivirus program before opening or
downloading from the internet. If your antivirus software detects a virus,
clean it; if the software is unable to clean it, delete the file.
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