How To Protect your Computer From Viruses?

Take the following precautionary step:

1. Never download an or run an attached file on a email from a stranger or from an unknown address. Be vary cautious when downloading running one from a friend . Most likely if they pass you a virus , they may not know about it.
2. Never have your email program set to automatically run attached files. This is especially true for browsers or email programs which automatically execute Microsoft word opening an email. turn off the option to execute any programs after receiving email.
3. Never run an executable file you have just received without first running it through update anti virus utility.
4. Make sure you have got a good anti virus program that is update often from the company .
5. Take care in using floppy disks the more computers a floppy has been used on, the better the chance of a virus program before using it and be externally cautious when bottling your computer form a floppy disk .
6. Keep your Email software update . Software companies are always finding problem with their software and if they are good about it , will post patches to update your email software.