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How Does a Virus Impact my Computer?

One of the most dreaded nightmares for any computer owner is viruses, spyware or malware. A computer virus is an executable file or program that has the capacity to self-replicate as well as self modify within the system with its sole aim being disruption of the computer operation.

These viruses may multiply within the machine’s network, memory or storage area. It would be important to acknowledge that everything concerning a computer virus is basically unauthorized. They gain entry into the machine rampantly and you definitely would not be willing to have the function of the computer obstructed. There are varying impacts of viruses on the computer system, with some being complex and others simple. The severity depends on the level of harm that the viruses harm the computer. The effects will also depend on the part of the computer targeted by the virus.

On the programs, viruses may impair certain applications and programs, therefore hindering your ability to operate or access the programs smoothly. Sometimes, the programs may give inaccurate output.

Viruses may also target the data stored in the hard drive, therefore resulting in its crashing. This would call for reformatting the hard drive. On the files, viruses delete, modify, or corrupt them, in which case you would not be in a position to access them. This could have adverse effects if the files in question are program or system files.

A computer virus would also have an impact on the operation of the computer where the system’s integrity is harmed. Some may not harm the system’s integrity, but would consume some of the computer’s memory, therefore significantly slowing down the computer.

Some viruses are quite grave in the manner in which they are designed. They actually may not be easily uninstalled from the system, since they re-modify or reinstall themselves into the system, even after their “removal”. This therefore calls for installation of an antivirus software, which would scan computer for virus, remove them and block their entry or re-entry.

You are probably asking yourself, how can I tell that my computer has a virus? Looking into various effects of the virus, to the speed of the computer and the operation, would be imperative. Viruses slow down the operations of the computer, since they occupy its memory. The computer may also hang frequently and display inconsistent error messages. The system may restart suddenly, and sometimes fail to load properly, while limiting your access to the disk drives.

As stated, it would be important that you download and install an antivirus reviews. There are numerous software that you may consider in this case, with one of them being McAfee Antivirus Plus. The McAfee Antivirus Plus Review indicates that it has the capacity to protect the computer against all types of malware, including Trojans, Rootkits, spyware, hijackers, identity theft, keyloggers, unwanted software, pop-ups, tracking threats, potentially malicious software, rogue antispyware, phishing, bots and worms. It also comes with a firewall module (two-way) offering protection on local network, as well as the internet.

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Comments

  1. Corrine says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Great post. There are various malicious software that can play havoc with your system like Trojans, Malwares, Viruses, Spyware! They can do anything from deleting files, replicating data to corrupting your hardware. So you have to be very careful when you visit unknown sites. Having capable antivirus software is the best way to prevent virus attack!!

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