Every
time you purchase a new computer you probably see the Anti Virus that
comes standard in your computer. If you are like most people you may
be vaguely aware of an opportunity to renew the license for your Anti
Virus. If you choose to do nothing, the license will expire and when
your Anti-Virus loads a pop-up will tell you to renew. In your haste
to get rid of the pop up, you may close the program or even “right
click” delete it off the desktop.
What
most people do not realize is that “right clicking” the program
does not completely remove it from your computer. Even worse, not
having Anti-Virus protection is the worse thing that can be done to
your computer.
By
not having an Anti Virus program you could be helping Viruses that
can be stored in your computer. Pictures for instance from those you
know, documents, books,games and more can transmit these virus
unwillingly. Having an active, and functional Anti-Virus gives your
computer an added layer of protection from the tracking cookies,
malicious pop-ups,viruses, hacking attempts and more. Making sure
your Anti-Virus is running properly is just as important as well.
There
are a few Anti-Virus
software on the market that offer fully functional computer coverage
and are FREE
to use.
If
you have a version of a expired,unregistered Anti-Virus, or even a
Anti-Virus that you do not like using, the best thing to do is to
uninstall the program. The correct way to uninstall is to go to
“Control Panel” . Within the “Control Panel” look for the
option called ”Programs and Features”. Click on that option,
allow the window some time to load, search for the particular program
you want to uninstall. Click the program to uninstall, and it will
highlight. At the top of the window you will see an option to
“uninstall”, click that button and follow the onscreen wizard.
You also may “right click” the highlighted program, and a option
to uninstall will show up as well. Again, follow the on screen
wizard. Once you are finished, close “Control Panel” and then you
may install your Anti Virus of choice.
Another
way to ensure proper uninstall the Anti-Virus is to use a 3rd
party program
that uninstalls programs.
If
you choose not to have a Anti-Virus, I must say that I strongly
advise against it. Technology today, is not that advanced where it
will protect itself.
In
addition to an Anti Virus, you should have a maintenance
program
installed that will clean out cookies from browser, search results in
the computer, temporary files and more. The two set of programs can
control the amount of malicious software, eliminate viruses, and
block computer assaults.
If
you need yet another reason for having a clear computer cache, a
computer as free of cookies, and viruses as possible is a helpful in
protecting your computer from hackers, and identification theft among
other possible online or data related assaults that can be done to
you and your family.
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