NWA-PCUG Newsletter Article
Virus Control
by John R. Clark, WebMaster, December 2001
rcmahq@nwark.com
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One of my good ex-students sent this to me.

Everyone needs some kind of protection against virus infection. But if you often download files from the Internet, your risk is even greater. Also, if you're connected via cable or DSL, your system is always connected to the Internet whenever it's turned on. So, you have a still greater need for some virus protection.

The following virus protection systems were compiled from PC World which tends to indicate they are pretty good. However it should be remembered that no anti-virus program can protect you from a brand new bug written after you got your last upgrade. Do your best to keep your backups up to date. They are your best insurance..

  • Think you got viruses licked? Think again. These downloads pick up where Norton and McAfee leave off.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/collection/0,collid,304,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • AVG Anti-Virus System
    This free download even keeps your system free of 'undefined' viruses.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,15202,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • VCatch
    Protect your computer from damaging code, regardless of how you're connecting to the Internet.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,15381,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • F-Prot
    Keep your system virus-free with this free, DOS-based application.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,5567,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • eSafe Desktop
    Protect your system from viruses and vandal programs.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,6680,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • Norman Virus Control
    Schedule and conduct virus scans and backups across your network.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8401,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • Sophos Antivirus
    Keep both small and large networks free of viruses.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8405,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • The Cleaner
    Block Trojan horses and worms with this specialized program.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8183,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • HouseCall
    Let this free utility scan your hard drive for viruses while you're online.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8115,tk,picks, 00.asp

  • Trojan Remover
    Remove Trojan horses from your hard drive and repair damaged files.
    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8171,tk,picks, 00.asp

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