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Check a downloaded
programme file for viruses
before installation.
Recognising a Computer Virus
A computer virus is a programme that damages or erases files
or programmes. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a
virus when you open a contaminated programme or file. Some
signs indicating that your Notebook may be infected include:
• Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing
on your screen
• Hard drive, memory, or software error messages
• Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason
• Strange responses to commands
• Sharp decrease in performance or programme speed
Removing a Virus
If you suspect your Notebook
hasbeeninfectedwithavirus,
find and remove the virus
immediately using an Anti-Virus
programme.
After you have followed the
instructions provided by the
Anti-Virus programme, complete
the following steps:
1. Turn off your Notebook
and leave it off for at least
30 seconds.
2. Turn on your Notebook and
rescan for the virus.
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