By browsing the Internet, the user is at risk. His PC can be infected with various viruses, so it is better to think about protection in advance and check your computer periodically.
Instructions
Step 1
To protect against viruses and malware, there are programs that are distributed over the network or specialized points of sale. They can be paid, free and shareware (Kaspersky Internet Security, Dr. Web, Norton Internet Security, Avira, Panda, and so on). Antiviruses work in real time, but they can also be used to carry out a quick or complete scan of your computer at any time.
Step 2
The interface of antivirus programs is very similar. Call the main program window, its icon is almost always located in the notification area on the taskbar. Double click on it with the left mouse button. In the window that opens, click on the "Check system" button. If necessary, you can independently specify which area on the computer should be scanned, which scan mode to apply.
Step 3
You can also check your computer for viruses using specially designed utilities. Unlike the aforementioned programs, they cannot protect against dangerous files when working on the network, but they detect malicious codes that have already entered the computer. Most of the well-known antivirus software manufacturers distribute such utilities through their official websites. The free Dr. Wed CireIT and Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.
Step 4
You need to download the utility from the network, run the scan on your computer by clicking the "Scan" button, and wait for the procedure to finish. If malicious files are detected, you will be prompted to choose one of the options: try to disinfect the file or delete it.
Step 5
This kind of software is not updated like antivirus programs, so it is better for each new scan to download the latest version, which will detect and neutralize new viruses that may have appeared since your last scan of your computer.
Step 6
On some sites, you can get an online virus scan right in your browser window. To do this, you need to click on the "Check" or Scan button and wait for the operation to end. Whichever method you choose, remember that it is better to use proven software that has worked well. Do not install programs from questionable sites on your computer.
