Viruses are one of the most common problems experienced by anyone with an internet connection. A virus infection can come from many sources, but the most common means of infection are email attachments and infected downloads. It's easy to take action to avoid virus problems.

The importance of installing anti-virus software cannot be overstated. Virus protection need not cost the earth. AVG Antivirus is free and can be downloaded fromfreegrisoft.com. This program ca automatically scan incoming emaiis forin fection.as well as constantly monitor other files as they are accessed. It can also keep itself up to date. Be sure to scan your computer for viruses regularly - once a week if possible - and scan immediately if you suspect you have been infected. AVG can scan files immediately after downloading them: right-click the file and select Scan with AVG from the menu that appears.