Why we use antivirus program?

Asked By antukanungo 0 points N/A Posted on - 02/26/2012

What is a antivirus and how can it be transmitted and transferred to other computer? And also, what are the effects when it causes harm to a machine? Any ideas will be much appreciated. Thank you.

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Answered By Lesten Pasio 40 points N/A #126176

Why we use antivirus program?

Antivirus programs is not just small programs made easily. It has a high end database behind it. The database that contains all the information including how, what, when and to what extent a particular malware or virus can get into your PC .

It is made by a team and they test every KNOWN virus and find its paths and weakness and then create the method to delete or stop its attack and also to prevent it form getting again. and they make categories for similar viruses that why you have to update your antivirus regularly .

This is why we use antivirus . There are millions of intruders or phishing experts and makers of scam pages and spamming guys . So its the best preventive method to install an antivirus in each PC even if it costs you little , when looking in long term its surly going to help you in anyway 

Hope you are clear what i said 

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Answered By brionas brain 25 points N/A #126177

Why we use antivirus program?

We use antivirus programs for us to be protected from these viruses. Malwares, worms, spywares and infiltration. If you want to be protected from these threats you need an antivirus to protect you. Files and Important information might leak out from your computer if it is being infected or attacked by intruders. No operating system is immune to viruses, let us be protected by an antivirus for us not to regret what might happen in the future. Now you understand why you need to install an antivirus. Please don’t use free antivirus they are very weak on detecting threats. Enjoy your stay here.

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Answered By gkerosi 0 points N/A #126179

Why we use antivirus program?

This is a very important question. Many people do not real know why you use an anti virus software. First and foremost, the major reason of using the anti-virus software is to protect you laptop or desk top from virus infections which can interfere with the proper working of you computer.

Alternatively, this anti-virus can help prevent your computer from sending virus to others. There is an economic that you incur if you do not use an antivirus on your computer. The computer can lose all your files and data. This can cause a lot of inconveniences. If you run a company, with lost data, your company can even collapse.

A computer which has no anti-virus installed, can easily attract worms, Trojans and virus. Therefore, there is need to not only install the anti-virus but also update it on a regular basis. This is being vigilant and servicing your computer for better results.

Keep your records, data and other information safe by using anti-virus programs at all times. It is a worth investment.

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