File Recovery Guide

Computer virus protection: why should I care?
If you own a computer, you should have virus protection. The matter is really simple. There are many computer viruses out there that can easily infect your files, thus destroying potentially important data. The scary thing about viruses is that they generally operate without you knowing it. The only way to adequately protect yourself from the harm caused by computer viruses is to have a good anti-virus program to safeguard your computer.

How do anti-virus programs work?
Computer virus protection consists of acquiring an anti-virus program which is specifically designed to detect and destroy computer viruses. Once installed on your computer, you should get in the habit of running the program every time you appear to have a problem with your system or programs. More important, be sure to scan any new disks or programs for viruses before you use them as they are frequently infected.

Which program is the best?
There are many anti-virus programs on the market and each with its own virtues. In general, you want to ensure that your anti-virus program offers the following: automatic detection and removal of viruses, worms and Trojan horses, instant checks of all incoming and outgoing email attachments, scans of instant messages and compressed files and archives, automatic downloads of updates, and thorough cleaning of your computer before installation.

The following is a list of some recommended anti-virus programs:

Norton Antivirus: This program is very popular and effectively protects your computer from viruses. It gained recognition for its high quality and wide range of features designed to safeguard your home or office computer.

McAfee: McAfee virus scan programs will detect, block and remove any virus or spyware that threatens your computer. The McAfee anti-virus software is known for its breadth of protection.

Platinum Internet Security: This Panda software program combines antivirus, firewall and spam filtering using its new TruPrevent Technology.

PC-cillin Internet Security: This program offers effective antivirus safeguarding and also includes spam, spyware, wireless, firewall, and privacy data protection. In addition, it features parental control and a year of free tech support via their toll-free number.

F-Prot for Windows: This product consistently receives excellent performance reviews for its virus detection capabilities and is also praised for its user-friendly appeal. It’s a good product for novice computer users. Note that E-Prot should be used in conjunction with a firewall.