Stay immune from virus attacks and enjoy seamless computing

If you look at the number of viruses and Trojan horses traversing the internet, you will be shocked. If your machine has been infected with a Virus or a Trojan Horse (usually the machine displays unusual behaviour on being attacked by virus), there are many things you can do. We intend to guide you on what you can do to save your files immediately from a deadly virus. There are many myths regarding a small program which will fix your virus forever. The truth is that all the viruses are not the same. Thankfully, you can free your PC from virus using these simple steps mentioned below and even save your files.

1. Make a Linux Live CD

Now you can fix your PC with a Linux Live CD. Don’t boot your PC normally as in that case, you will allow the Virus to do more harm to your Operating System. After you have created a bootable CD or a USB, boot your PC through the bootable CD or USB. Also for this you need to change the Boot order in BIOS temporarily. If the live CD boots entirely, then you can have a Virus free Operating system with which you can fix your PC and save your files.

2. Be Proactive and save your files before fixing your PC

It is very easy to save your files before fixing your PC. Very easily access the hard drive from your computer and easily drag and drop your important files to a DVD burner or a USB drive. But be careful of .exe, .doc or .ppt files as saving them may cause the virus to return. So, don’t save these files.

3. Fixing your PC after the Virus attack

If the Virus that attacked your PC wasn’t much powerful, then you might still be able to save your data files after the attack with this step. This step is only recommended to save the remaining files; use the step number 4 to fix your PC. There are a lot of malware and antivirus programmes which you may run in the Safe Mode or Windows OS to fix your PC and save your files.

4. Fix your PC and ensure that virus doesn’t return

Now a great way to fix your PC is to use your recovery disks and reinstall the operating system. This will be your fix against all the viruses. Also reinstalling your operating system is very easy. Boot the CD and simply follow the instructions and start with the installation. When you are finished, put on the backed up files into the computer and you are done.

If you follow these simple steps, then you can fix your PC and even save your files after virus attack. So, the best way to protect your PC is to back up your hard disk regularly. Also, most of the windows operating systems are extremely vulnerable; therefore it is advised to install a UNIX based system like Linux.

Additional Techniques to save your PC and your files

The immediate and urgent thing to do when you are attacked by Virus and Trojan Horses is to call the IT department if it is at your disposal. Also when your PC is attacked by such viruses, the intruders might gain access to your personal information and might even use your computer to attack other computers. So, the best way to stop such activity is to disconnect the internet connection by disconnecting your cable or physical line or even disabling the internet connection.

Word of Advice

Scan your computer at regular intervals as it may be infected with a malicious programme. Also it is better to scan your PC from a rescue CD rather than already installed Antivirus programme. You can even conduct online virus scans as viral removal service is provided on many websites. Also, try installing an antivirus from a protected or an uncontaminated source such as a CD ROM. There are many anti-virus software in the market, but be careful while choosing them and select the one which has all the tools you need for your use.