If you use the internet, you'll likely encounter computer viruses at some point. It's important to understand the best practices when handling these threats. However, it's ideal to avoid problems entirely. The following prevention tips will ensure you don't need computer virus removal services. 

How to Prevent Computer Viruses

1. Use Antivirus Software

Antivirus software is your computer’s gatekeeper. Manufacturers are constantly updating an extensive database of known threats, and the software is designed to detect and quarantine them.

Should you accidentally click on a pop-up that deploys malware, the software will identify it and remove it before it can infect your computer. You can also schedule it to run whole-system scans daily, weekly, or monthly to capture any suspicious activity that may have slipped through the cracks.

2. Stay Up-to-Date

Whether it's your operating system, work software, or internet browser, update each program as often as possible to remove vulnerabilities. If you have trouble remembering, you can configure each program to update automatically when you’re away. New software will then include solutions like firewalls to block unauthorized people trying to connect to your network. This will prevent the need for computer virus removal. 

3. Avoid Suspicious Content

Hackers’ favorite ways to deploy malware are through email attachments and website downloads. They’ll often disguise viruses as files from reputable sources.

Look carefully at email addresses. Often, they’ll mimic known sources like service providers or retailers but spell the company's name wrong or add a few numbers at the end. They'll often urge you to download a file or enter your account's information.

When in doubt, scan email attachments with antivirus software. If you still aren’t sure, it’s best to move the email to the trash.

If you’re dealing with malware, the team at SysQuick will handle all your computer virus removal needs. Serving Parkville and Baltimore, MD, and the Greater D.C. area, these tech experts address all aspects of computer care, ranging from tune-ups to computer repairs. Explore a full list of their services on their website. Connect on Facebook for more tech tips, or call (443) 231-5627 to speak with a technician.