If you think your Computer / Laptop
may be infected, take all necessary steps to clear your system:-
may be infected, take all necessary steps to clear your system:-- Be cautious while downloading files and ensure files are safe and secure to download with anti-virus software
.
- Do not open email attachments unless you are expecting them.
- Be cautious of email messages and attachments.
- Obtain an anti-virus program.
- Scan your system on daily-basis with your anti-virus software.
- Search the web for information regarding your specific virus.
- Follow the instructions you find on deleting the virus manually.
- Run another virus scan to make sure the virus was dealt with properly.
- Employ extra caution when you receive attachments that end in the commonly used extensions .doc, .exe, .com, .xls or .ppt.
- Generally, deleting the file that caused the virus is not sufficient to eliminate the problem, since many viruses can create new files or corrupt existing files.