With the latest outbreak in the mass mailing virus (Click one of these for more info: Mydoom / Novarg), it is highly recommended to keep up to date on your virus file definitions. Please visit your virus software vendor for patches and updates.

Please also remember to update and patch your Microsoft Products by Clicking Here for Windows Update, and Clicking Here for Office Update.

9 Tips for keeping your Computer Virus Free:

1. Have Current and Updated Anti-Virus Software.
2. Have software to scan incoming emails.
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3. If you have a webpage with emails on them, hide the email addresses better. Click here to contact us for a quote, or Click here to do it yourself.
4. Do not open e-mail from people you do not know.
5. Do NOT respond to emails, even to request off of email lists.
6. If you use programs like Outlook 98, 2000 update them.
7. Do not share floppy disks without scanning them for viruses first.
8. Do not download files from unknown websites without having a virus scanner.
9. Have backups!

Q: What is a good Anti-Virus Program?
A: Some good Anti-Virus programs are:

• eTrust EZ Antivirus developed by Computer Associates
  https://www1.my-etrust.com
• AVG Antivirus (Free!)
  http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
• Panda Software
  www.pandasoftware.com
  

* Note: Anti-Virus programs are only effective when updated regularly.

Q: Where can I find information about viruses?
A: One good website is http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/index.html There you can find information on just about any virus, and any new virus. This website also has tools and help documents on how to disable and remove any virus you may have.

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