In part one (A Clear Understanding of Virus Protection: Part 1) we reviewed how viruses are delivered and installed. Now to the solutions.

Preventing Computer Viruses and Malware

Now that you understand the problem, the solution can be quite simple.

The answer is to create a single administrator user with a password on the computer, and make your user a standard account. This will make you stop to type in that administrator password before any major computer change, program installation or update. Read more…

For years computer professionals have been teaching people what to be afraid of, how to avoid disaster and how to keep things running smoothly. The problem comes when a little mis-information or an unimportant practice spreads across the entire industry.

The issues and solutions surrounding computer viruses and overall performance are probably the most commonly misunderstood computer problems that affect almost everyone.

The most important steps to avoiding viruses include:

1. Understand how they are most commonly installed
2. Learn how they are delivered to you
3. Take measures to prevent virus infection Read more…