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Anti-virus
links... or who ya gonna call?? |
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When it's
all going pear-shaped, your computer's throwing a total hissy fit, strange
messages keep appearing... you may well have a virus on your computer.
They come in all shapes and forms but if you want to track down what it
might be and more importantly how to cleanse your computer of it, there's
even good advice on how to prevent those 'puter nightmares in the first
place... take a trip to some of these sites!
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Where
to look? |
Why
to look... |
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Kaspersky
Labs |
Good
general anti-virus reference as well as a handy online virus scanner. The
OU use this company's anti-virus software... and hey... if it's good enough
for them... well... it'll do for me! |
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Online
Safety Guide |
Written
by a fellow OU-er, Len Meakin, as part of his excellent Incubus
web site, there's loads of really good sensible advice here whether it's
about stuff that's safe to download, tips on online chatting or even the
latest security updates for your PC... plus loads more! An absolute must
visit!! |
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Faculty
of Technology
AntiVirus Support |
Not
the most up-to-date site in the world... but... it's the official OU site,
so it's gotta be worth a look... hasn't it? There's some info about what
a virus is, and some tips for users... but... for more current info from
the OU log into FirstClass and check out the LTS Helpdesk! |
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Trend
Micro HouseCall |
Free
scan of your computer online... can't be a bad thing! Just follow the simple
instructions and in about 10 minutes your computer will get a complete scan!
The section on viruses
etc is well worth a look... if you're not sure if you've got a problem or
if you're just curious (like me!!!) |
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Network Associates |
The virus
information available on this site is excellent! From symptoms to alerts,
hoaxes to fixes... it's got loadsa info! Check out the virus
library as first point of call if your anti-virus software picks up
summat nasty and have a nose at the calendar
to see if anything horrid is headed your way soon!
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SageWorld |
Rhys
Sage, a fellow OU-er, has put together a handy site if you're interested
computer security... especially what your firewall (I use a free one from
ZoneLabs) is blocking. He's developed
an "anti-hacker" program, and there're some other useful bits
on his site too! |
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Cable Modem Troubleshooting Security |
This site's
got some good info (albeit quite techie!) info about Internet security...
the gist is... get hold of a firewall for your computer! I've used the
free one from ZoneAlarm in the past,
and currently have Sygate's
Personal Firewall... also free for personal use.
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Last
update
12 February, 2004
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The
above are just a tiny sample of the many great anti-virus sites out there.
If you know of one everyone else should know about... let me know!!!
Thanks to Keith Whye for suggesting this section of the site.
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