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What is a virus?**

A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer. The term "virus" is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, including but not limited to adware and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability. A true virus can spread from one computer to another (in some form of executable code) when its host is taken to the target computer; for instance because a user sent it over a network or the Internet, or carried it on a removable medium such as a floppy disk, CD,DVD, or USB drive.

What type of virus' are there?**

But what are the types of computer viruses and worms that you're computer can come into contact with? The list of viruses is quiet long and complex. So, we simplified the list by mentioning few broad categories of viruses that can put your computer and all your personal data on it, in danger.

File virus : Most viruses fall into this category. A virus attaches itself to a file, usually a program file.
Boot sector virus : These viruses infect floppy and hard drives. The virus program will load first, before the operating system.
Macro Virus : This is a new type of virus that use an application's own macro programming feature to distribute themselves. Unlike other viruses, macro viruses do not infect programs; they infect documents.
Virus Hoax : Although there are thousands of viruses discovered each year, there are still some that only exist in the imaginations of the public and the press - known as virus hoaxes. These viruses hoaxes DO NOT EXIST, despite rumor of their creation and distribution.

How can I prevent getting a virus?**

There is no way of protecting yoiur computer completley from viruses but you can upload an anti virus software regulary. Listed below are some websites that might be useful for getting rid of viruses:

* www.avg.com/uk

* www.mcafeestore.com

* www.barracudanetworks.com

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