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What is the most effective way to protect your computer from viruses?

There is no one answer to this question as there are many different ways to protect your computer from viruses, and what works for one person may not work for another. There are many different antivirus and anti-malware programs on the market, and it is important to do some research to find one that will work well for your specific needs. Additionally, there are a few other things you can do to help protect your computer from viruses, such as keeping your operating system and all of your software up-to-date, avoiding clicking on links or opening attachments from unknown sources, and backing up your important data regularly.

How do anti-virus programs work?

When a computer is infected with a virus, the virus will duplicate itself and spread to other computers. Anti-virus programs work by scanning a computer for viruses and then removing them.

Anti-virus programs use two different methods to scan for viruses. The first method is called a signature scan. With this type of scan, the anti-virus program will compare the files on your computer to a database of known viruses. If the program finds a match, it will remove the virus.

The second method is called heuristic scanning. With this type of scan, the anti-virus program will look for tell-tale signs that a file might be a virus. For example, a virus might try to write itself to other parts of your hard drive. Heuristic scanning can also be used to detect new, or unknown, viruses.

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