Hints And Tips For Virus Prevention
If you follow a few simple guidelines, the risk of a virus attack can be reduced to virtually zero.
* Never use a 'foreign' floppy disk or CD ROM without first scanning for viruses.
* When downloading from the Internet or bulletin boards, always scan the files before running them.
* Never boot your PC from a floppy disk unless you are certain that it is clean and free from viruses.
* Use the write protect tab to prevent viruses copying themselves onto floppy disks when you use them.
* Always use licenced copies of software obtained from a reputable source.
* Use password security on your PC (if available) to prevent unauthorised copying of files in your absence.
* Make regular backup copies of all your work and system configurations and store them securely.
* Make a copy of Partion and Boot sector of your hard disk using RESCUE of Norton Utilities
* Install and make regular use a regular anti-virus software such as Virus scan by McAfee.
* Make sure that it is regularly updated to take account of new viruses and variants.