Malicious Software Tool – How to Fix Your Windows Computer

Malicious software will destroy your computer and steal your personal information if given the small amount of time needed to do so. Windows offers a free tool, aptly called the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, which checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections from spyware and viruses such as Blaster, Sasser, Mydoom, etc.

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How Does Antivirus Software Protect

Antivirus software is a program which scans all of the files on your computer; it will then identify any programs it believes to be suspicious and will flag them for removal. Antivirus software does a check of your computer for viruses normally every time you create, open, close or email files. This allows for the software to identify viruses as soon as possible. Virus scans can be set to be run periodically, at the same time each day.

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