This document discusses how to protect your computer from viruses. It explains that viruses are programs that can damage files and operating systems. It recommends installing antivirus software, which identifies and removes viruses from memory, storage, and incoming files. It also advises regularly updating the antivirus software, as new viruses emerge over time.

1. Protecting Your Computer Computer Literacy Form 1

2. Virus A virus is a computer program that can damage files and the operating system A small programs, called viruses and worms, can do a lot of damage to an unprotected computer.

3. Antivirus Program An Antivirus Program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or in incoming files.

4. Running Antivirus Software You should always run antivirus software. Simply install an antivirus program on your computer and set it up so that it scans all the incoming files.

5. Update Your Antivirus Once installed, the software will scan the files for all known viruses. New viruses emerge from time to time; be sure to update your antivirus software regularly.