Antivirus is a way to protect computer information from malware. This program is designed to detect and eliminate any viral activity on your computer and prevent similar infections in the future.
Instructions
Step 1
Nowadays, antivirus is the only way to protect the operating system from virus attacks and the ability to keep your electronic money and other bank details intact. A few years ago, the purpose of virus attacks was to simply "freeze" the computer or make changes to the operation of programs, but today they are used to steal payment data and install paid SMS banners that completely block access to the system. To install an antivirus that is right for you, first determine the purpose of its use. There are three types of antiviruses: signature, proactive, and combined. Signature ones are designed to scan and disinfect the installed operating system, proactive ones are designed to prevent the penetration of unwanted software, and combined ones combine both functions together. For the most effective protection, it is recommended to install the combined antivirus. Although they often overload the system and process data a little slower than usual.
Step 2
Are you willing to pay to protect your personal data? There are free and paid antivirus programs. Free ones can be downloaded freely on the Internet at any software portal. Paid ones can also be downloaded on the Internet and purchased a special numeric key to activate them, or bought at any computer hardware store. The seller will additionally advise you and help you choose a specific program.
Step 3
Having decided to install the antivirus yourself, determine the version of your OS, in particular, its "bit". This is the bit depth of numbers (equal to 32 or 64 in modern computers), which determines the capabilities of the processor. Most antiviruses are created in two versions - for 32 and 64-bit systems, respectively. Installing the wrong version threatens problems with the launch of the antivirus and the operation of the operating system. Find a compatible version of the program.
Step 4
Antivirus downloaded from the Internet usually has an.exe extension. Such a file is opened by double-clicking the left mouse button and installed automatically after that. Antivirus purchased in a store is usually recorded on a disc and after you insert the disc into the CD drive, a menu will open in front of you. From the menu you need to select the item "Installation" or "Recovery" if this antivirus was installed on the computer earlier. After installation, be sure to update your antivirus software via the Internet - an up-to-date virus database will provide a higher degree of protection.
