Removing Viruses And Preventing PC From Hackers

Today with the increase in the large number of computer and Internet users, the threats of getting viruses and your computer being hacked has also increase. So many times accidently or unknowingly our computer system gets exposed to virus. We know about it only when our computer starts to malfunction. We might think that I am using antivirus but still how could my computer get exposed to virus. There are number of reasons why and how virus might have got in to your system, but if you want to check whether your system is infected by virus or not always run online safety scan. It will scan and tell you whether your system is infected or not, if it is infected there is no need to panic we still can remove these viruses from your computer. Below are few tips and steps to remove viruses from your computer.

Steps to remove virus from your computer and preventing it from hackers
Step 1
If you are using an outdated antivirus updated it that also can be the reason why you didn’t know your system is infected by virus. If you are not using any antivirus you can download the fresh copy of good and updated antivirus, install it and update it if it is not.
Step 2
Ensure that your computer is disconnected from the internet. Now you have to clear the internet cookies and caches. To do this open your Internet Explorer click on the tools then click on internet option, select the general tab, select the delete cookies and files option. Click ok.
Step 3
Computer should be restart in safe mode. To do this you have to tap F8 key in your keyboard when it shows the computer manufacturer logo while restarting.
Step 4
Run a boot scan or the complete computer scan. Be patient that might take time depending on the amount of file being scan.
Step 5
After the complete scan viruses have been deleted or quarantined. Restart your computer. If possible create back up files and updated your operating system.

Steps to prevent your computer from being hacked
Step 1
Always keep your Firewall of your operating system enabled. Firewall prevents your computer from virus and hackers.
Step 2
Always keep the internet security level to high. Open the Internet Explorer, select the tool click on internet option. There you will have to click on security, then below you can see the slider slide it to high, click apply and ok.
Step 3
Whenever you download anything from the internet always see the extension of the file. If the extension of the file being downloaded is unknown it could be a virus or some kind of software to hack your computer. It’s better not to download the unknown file.
Step 4
Always scan your e-mail and attachments before opening it. Even if it’s from your known friend
Step 5
The security level of home based wireless network is not as good as other. So there a great chance that someone hack into your network and to your computer. Therefore it is necessary to use Wireless network Protection Software.

I hope above methods will help you in removing virus and preventing your computer from hackers.