Write us for a free consultation. What is a computer virus? A virus is a computer program which produces copies of itself and causes undesirable behavior in a computer. How does a computer get a virus? Modern viruses spread via email attachments and shady websites. Infection occurs when computers are not properly maintained. How do you find and remove a virus? Many virus infections can be detected and/or removed using anti-virus software designed for this purpose. Some viruses must be removed manually.	Is it difficult to remove a virus? Difficulty depends on the virus. Some are easily removed. Others are persistent and require manual removal. It is not uncommon to find multiple viruses present. Can a virus cause serious damage? Some viruses are relatively harmless while others may cause serious damage. Data and / or hardware may be affected or the computer may not start normally. How can I prevent viruses? Install anti-virus software. Keep virus definition lists updated. Use care when opening email attachments. If you don't know the sender, be wary. Microsoft® Certified Professional Proven support certified by Microsoft®. Where can I find anti-virus tools? These vendors provide anti-virus tools:
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