Who else wants a reoccurring virus?

You just updated your Anti Virus software and then scanned your computer and found that you have a virus. Your software then removes the virus for you and your virus is gone, or so you thought. Two days later, you are working on a project and realize that you need to get some files from one of your backups for one reason or another. Then, while you are working, your anti-virus software reacts indicating to you that you have a virus. Your first reaction is “What?”.

You can have the best anti-virus software on the planet, but, if you don’t make a new fresh backup of your files right after the removal of a virus, you may just be setting yourself up for a nasty surprise. Viruses are like other programs, in that, they can be backed up too. I experienced this quite some time ago, and had to remove a portion of my backup files. Luckily for me, I didn’t loose much.

Chances of this sort of thing happening are slim if you have your anti-virus active and it runs and updates on a daily basis. One suggestion would be to leave your computer up during the night and have your anti-virus set for an early morning update and scan so that it is finished by the time you need your PC.

Your first line of defense is YOU! Backing up your PC should be of high priority especially after you removed a virus. Not only that, while your parents may have brought you up to share things, viruses and spyware are things that other people would not appreciate very much via email.

See other posts:

1. Additional Information on backups

2. 5 Tips to Improve System Performance

3. Firewalls and Anti viruses a must

4. Spyware