Viruses, ContinuedVirusTo prevent or reduce exposure to computer viruses, take the followingprotectionprecautions:Use only commercially available disks.Avoid exchanging disks with another SYSOP.Limit the number of computers your computer contacts (via modem orfloppy disk exchange).Back up your disks regularly as you work to minimize the amount of datalost should you contract a virus.Write-protect disks whenever possible. The write-protect feature locks updisks preventing inadvertent changes by virus infection.Use antivirus programs regularly and when borrowing disks from othercomputer users.Scan the hard drive weekly and create infection-free back-up disks.Is it important to guard against viruses, to find and destroy viruses, and todisinfect any disk that may be infected also. Simple precautions minimizevirus infections. Viruses are easier to prevent than to isolate and treat.As good as antivirus programs are, they require updating to stay abreast ofnew viruses. The fear of virus infections should not cripple your interactionwith computers and software so long as you invest in good antivirus softwareand use precautions.8-13
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