March 16, 2014 ARANETA, ANEL T. E1- C COMPUTER VIRUSES AND WAYS ON HOW TO REMOVE/ PREVENT IT FROM INFECTING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM A computer virus is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive; when this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be infected. Here are some steps on how to prevent a computer virus: 1. Dont open unknown attachments in emails or do a virus scan after opening them. 2. Download files only from trusted sites. 3. Remember to do a virus scan for them after peripheral devices are connected to your computer If a computer has already a virus then here are some tips how to remove the computer virus from your computer system: If you can connect to the Internet and if you can reach a website using your web browser, run an online scan in a Microsoft Safety Scanner. • Go to the Microsoft Safety Scanner webpage to download the scanner. • Click Download Now, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If you cant connect to the Internet and if you cant get to the Microsoft Safety Scanner online, try restarting your computer in safe mode with networking enabled. To restart in Safe Mode with networking enabled. • Restart your computer. • When you see the computer manufacturers logo, repeatedly press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options screen appears. • On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking, and then press Enter. • Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights. • Follow the steps above to run the Microsoft Safety Scanner. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus, wikihow/Prevent-Computer-Virus-Infection, windows.microsoft/en-ph/windows/how-remove-computer-virus#how-remove-computer-virus=windows-7 March 16, 2014 SUPERALES, SONNY BOY C. COMPUTER VIRUSES Is an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host. It is a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data. Tips on how to prevent the infecting of a computer virus: • Never open unsolicited email attachments, even if they appear to come from friends or colleagues. • Always save the file attachment to disk - do not open it immediately - and scan the file using your installed Virus checker. • Ensure that you are running the latest virus protection Tips how to remove computer virus: • First, identify the virus by name by running your antivirus program. If you dont have an antivirus program or if your program doesnt detect the virus, you might still be able to identify it by looking for clues about how it behaves. Write down the words in any messages it displays or, if you received the virus in email, write down the subject line or name of the file attached to the message. Then search an antivirus vendors website for references to what you wrote down to try to find the name of the virus and instructions for how to remove it. Source: windows.microsoft/en-ph/windows/how-remove-computer-virus#how-remove-computer-virus=windows-7, ntu.ac.uk/information_systems/document_uploads/96800.pdf, March 16, 2014 DAYONDON, RICKY R. COMPUTER VIRUSES A computer virus is program code which hides in other files and can cause irreparable damage to your computer. Computer viruses spread easily between computers when people pass files to each other. Here are some steps on how to remove/ prevent a computer virus from infecting your system: • Never open unsolicited email attachments, even if they appear to come from friends or colleagues. • Always save the file attachment to disk - do not open it immediately - and scan the file using your installed Virus checker. • Ensure that you are running the latest virus protection • First, identify the virus by name by running your antivirus program. If you dont have an antivirus program or if your program doesnt detect the virus, you might still be able to identify it by looking for clues about how it behaves. Write down the words in any messages it displays or, if you received the virus in email, write down the subject line or name of the file attached to the message. Then search an antivirus vendors website for references to what you wrote down to try to find the name of the virus and instructions for how to remove it. Source: windows.microsoft/en-ph/windows/how-remove-computer-virus#how-remove-computer-virus=windows-7, wikihow/Remove-a-Virus
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