Virus Prevention
Take the following measures to protect your computer from infection:
Use the latest virus pattern file- Register your software and download the latest versions of the PC-cillin pattern files and program components to ensure PC-cillin uses the latest antivirus technology.
Beware of suspicious email attachments- Email is the most common way viruses and malicious code spread. If an email is sent to you by a stranger, you shouldn’t save or run any files attached to the email. However, regardless of who sent you the email, be suspicious of email attachments that contain executable files (for example .EXE, .COM).
Enable Real-time Scan- Real-time scanning provides constant protection against viruses. With real-time scanning enabled, you reduce the chance of your computer becoming infected. Because it is so powerful (and because it operates imperceptibly in the background), we recommend that you always keep real-time scanning enabled.
Set scheduled scan tasks- Scan tasks are a quick and easy way to perform a variety of scans. Using scan tasks automates routine antivirus maintenance procedures on your desktop and improves antivirus management efficiency and control over antivirus policy. For more information, refer to the online help topic About Scan Tasks.
Keep informed- Regularly visit the Trend Micro Web site (www.antivirus.com) for the latest virus information and security alerts. In addition, you can learn more about viruses by accessing the online Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia.
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