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Top Tips for keeping your computer or laptop free of viruses

Good Practice

• DO - Install the latest windows updates
• DO - Keep Internet Protection up to date date
• DO - Enable your firewall and use a modern router
• DO - Install updates for other software such as adobe
• DO - Have your PC or laptop serviced once a year
• DO - Use your common sense when you see pop ups
• DO - Create a password for logging into windows
• DO - Remove unwanted programs
• DO - Use encryption programs for sensitive files and information
• DO - Clear your Temporary files from time to time
• DO - Get savvy with the Internet by reading up or taking a course

Bad Practice

• DONT - Use downloading sites unless you are prepared for the consequences
• DONT - Use your computer without Internet Protection (Anti-Virus Software)
• DONT - Use your computer without a firewall enabled
• DONT - Use illegal software as it normally contains viruses
• DONT - Use your computer if it keeps shutting down
• DONT - Let other users onto your computer without your supervision
• DONT - Visit 'un-trusted' websites
• DONT - Store credit card details on your computer

General Advice

Viruses normally infect computers systems through the Internet generally when the users clicks to download or install something. Avoid installing anything from the Internet unless you are confident upon your actions.

You can easily infect your computer when surfing if you stuble upon an 'infected site' so it is best to avoid unknown sites.

Most programs installed on your computer like to obtain your permission to connect to the Internet so that they can update themselves. This 'conduit' from your PC to the Internet can be exploited by some viruses and hackers so please remove any programs from your computer that you no longer use.

If you computer is infected then chances are it will try and infect your friends and contacs as well. If you know your computer to be infected try to heal your PC by performing a virus scan and delete. This will keep bith you and your friends safe.

Some viruses can steal images from your webcam so please ensure that you dont do anything infront of your PC that you wouldn't do in the street! Pay special attention to children and monitor their surfing habits by checking their history regularly. Warn them about their webcam and cover it up whilst it is not used.

Common sense goes a long way to keeping safe but if you are unsure please do not hesitate in calling us on 0115 9468333, emailing on support@bcs.uk.net or popping in to our shop on Woodstock Road, Toton for a chat. If you want to bring your PC or laptop to use then we will perform a health check free of charge and let you know our findings either the same or next day.

Thanks for reading and happy surfing :)