How to protect my computer from viruses?

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To effectively recognize and deal with viruses, downloading a reliable antivirus program like AVAST is recommended, as it offers daily updates for virus definitions. Other popular free antivirus options include AVG and Avira. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with McAfee and Symantec, suggesting that companies diversifying their focus may struggle to keep up with emerging threats. Additionally, having a firewall is essential for protection. For those seeking alternatives to Windows, using Linux distributions like Fedora is highlighted as a stable and resource-efficient option, eliminating the need for antivirus software while still allowing the option to run Windows in the background if necessary. Concerns are raised about rootkit infections, which are difficult for antivirus software to eliminate. Overall, maintaining up-to-date antivirus software and considering alternative operating systems can enhance security against viruses.
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Hi,
Would anybody tell me that how can I recognize the viruses so that I may give up clearly?

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Download AVAST free home version and install it. The virus definitions are updated at least once a day. I have gotten MacAfee and Symantic as "free" add-ons with the past couple of of computers that I bought. They are both useless, IMO. When a company tries to do too much (in addition to their core business), how can you expect them to keep up with current threats that pop up daily?

I gave AGV a try for a bit, but settled on AVAST. YMMV.
 
AVAST, AVG, and Avira are the 3 most popular free anti-virus programs. In addition you should have a firewall.
 
I just bought a new computer and installed fedora (linux) on it. Absolutely love it. Fast, stable, and no need to buy or download antiviral software that kills the performance of your comp by eating up vast amounts of resources while it is scanning all of the time. If you really, really need windows, you can run it in the background through fedora. I've been windows free for almost a month now and have no qualms about it. Plus all the programs are free. It's really not that hard to be windows free these days. Online support is much better for linux than it used to be back in the old days.
 
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Or rather than change your OS you can download a free scanner.
 
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Or rather than change your OS you can download a free scanner.

Or, like I said you can run windows in the background if you need it without needing AV software that eats up huge amounts of resources. And god help you if you get one of those rootkit infections that are increasingly going around. AV software almost never gets rid of it.
 

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