Effective Way for Running and Scanning Antivirus

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Running and Scanning Antivirus

• Arguably the most feared phenomenon in Windows
  PC users is the Blue Screen of Death. Sneaky
  Trojans, rootkits, keyloggers, adware and spyware
  all malicious software (malware for short)
  often disguise themselves behind such issues or
  otherwise common windows DLL file problems. As
  such, a simple virus scan more often than not
  wont do the trick. This guide should help you
  out with most antivirus issues including AVG
  antivirus support.

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Running and Scanning Antivirus

• Running an antivirus scan
• The main problem with modern-day viruses
  that most people dont realize is persistence.
  Older generation viruses were easy to rid
  yourself of. All you had to do was scan your
  computer, find the virus and clean it up. Youd
  be good from there on in.
• Newer generation viruses are able hide in
  the far depths of your computer concealing
  themselves in registries or startup services and
  reinfecting your computer once you reboot. This
  is obviously not a solution, and new viruses must
  be combated with new tactics. With that in mind,
  here are some tips to consider

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• Before any scan, begin by backing up all the
  important files on your computer, preferably on
  an external hard drive or on a cloud. Running a
  regularly scheduled backup is good practice, so
  in the event of picking up a destructive virus
  (like Code Red or Phantom), none of your files
  are damaged in the process and can easily roll
  back your files.
• Pro tip Dont forget to run an antivirus scan
  before restoring files from the cloud or your
  external drive.
• Dont forget to scan any foreign devices you
  attach to your computers eg. pen drives. Most
  antivirus provide this as a default option.
• If you dont know which antivirus to use, and
  considering how many of them there currently are,
  most antivirus software offer an evaluation
  period. You can start by downloading the free
  trial version to give you sufficient time to
  familiarize yourself with the tools and level of
  protection it offers. Alternatively, call the AVG
  antivirus support number. They can give you a few
  tips on what to look for in a good antivirus.

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Running and Scanning Antivirus

• Newer versions of Windows come with Windows
  Defender. So, before you install an antivirus,
  run a critical scan of all major system
  components like the Windows registry and startup
  services. If you find any problems follow the
  necessary steps to completely remove the problem
  before installing antivirus software. If the
  computer is infected, most antivirus won't be to
  be installed properly or updated until the
  malware is removed.
• If you discover that your computer has been
  compromised, turn off internet connectivity as
  soon as possible. This will prevent the malware
  from communicating with remote systems that leech
  off the virus.

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Running and Scanning Antivirus

• Once youve ensured your system is clean, install
  your new antivirus software and download the
  latest updates. Also ensure that all your
  installed programs (especially browsers) are
  updated to the latest versions and you have the
  latest Windows security updates. You can then run
  a full virus scan. This should check all parts of
  your computer including the registry, emails and
  startup files.
• Be sure to properly manage all your settings. You
  should schedule routine automatic scans to ensure
  no malware is running in the background.
• Most antivirus provide scan reports after every
  virus scan. Review these scans and follow any
  instructions issued thereafter so you know how to
  deal with any malware, insecure programs or other
  vulnerabilities that may have been found.
• Pro tip The scan reports are actually important!

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• Keeping your system clean from viruses maintains
  the integrity of your computer and prevents you
  from unknowingly infecting other computers,
  losing private information (credit cards,
  passwords, etc) and preventing hackers from
  adding your computers to their botnet and
  harvesting your processing power.
• A good antivirus is a small price to pay in order
  to protect all that youve invested your time and
  money in. Great antivirus offer great support for
  their products, take AVG antivirus support, for
  example they are there to help 24/7.
• If you still suspect your system is compromised,
  you could try a free on-demand scanner. These are
  great because they arent easy for most viruses
  to escape. They, however, cant dig deep into
  your registry like most professional antivirus
  software tools.
• If youre still having trouble with your
  antivirus software, you could alternatively call
  the AVG Antivirus Support Number.

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