What is Virus Protection Programe

A virus normally requires action to successfully infect a victim.These programs are small in size. The word virus is often used as a common term for all malicious   programmes, but technically a virus is a program or code that attaches itself to a legitimate, executable piece    of software, and then reproduces itself when that program is run.HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only).

A PC virus can destroy information on the hard disk drive. You can get a virus

from infected files that you open from:

• An e-mail message or attachment.

• A file downloaded from the Internet.

• A diskette (floppy disk).

• A CD or DVD disc.

Some viruses affect your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you

open a certain file or do not delete the file before a certain date. New types of

viruses are invented all the time.

The virus-scanning software program on your PC has pre-set options that make

your PC safe. After you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your PC files

for viruses.

The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus definition updates

through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You

can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period

expires.

You should take the following precautions to protect your PC:

• Do not open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources.

• Download files only from sources you feel are safe.

• Always scan documents for viruses before opening them.

• Make sure you have the latest version of your virus-scanning software.