The main feature of a virus is that it can replicate itself.  Once installed, a virus can :

1. Replicate itself causing the virus to spead throughout your computer.

2. Infect and damage the operating system software.

3. Damage the partition sector, boot sector, and related documents and files.

  Antivirus or " anti-virus " software is a program that uses a "signature" file that contains the characteristics of  the currently know viruses. The program then searches your hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses. Because of Internet growth and the increasing use of the internet by individuals and businesses, there is concern about protecting computer assets.

A virus can enter your computer by email and downloaded pictures and programs.

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Be Safe -- Not Sorry!