Can My Anti Virus be Affected by Virus

However strange it may look but not entirely impossible for anti viruses to get affected themselves. Working with viruses always exposes programs, mostly free anti virus programs, to dangers of infection. This is not to say that free anti virus software are incapable. As with all free things, a free anti virus might have a couple of features disabled. But look at the strange report from Symantec. The report talks about how to get the anti virus working again after self infection and found not working. Certain threats like Trojan, Tooso, W32.Beagle or even W32.Sober, can delete system files from programs including anti virus programs.

Are There Any Other Means to Get Rid Of Viruses

If there is another way to getting rid of infection off your computer, especially after you tried various free anti virus software or purchased a popular anti virus software, it is seeking help from a computer professional. There is not much you can do unless you can handle installation of your computer all over again. Yes, I am talking of reinstalling the computer. The steps involved are:

• Get your professional to understand that this is your last resort. Tell him/her whatever you have tried before this. She might just be able to try out more in her armory.
• Backing up of your documents. While at this, take care to do it in the order of importance, just in case.
• Uninstall all programs and operating system. This helps eliminate the boot sector viruses, which otherwise will be tough nuts.
• Reinstall operating system over the now clean reformatted hard disk. Install all programs you need like office suites etc.
• Install the best anti virus software your consultant and friends recommended. Take care to update the anti virus frequently and run the anti virus to scan your computer completely. The complete scan can be done at least once in a fortnight, even though you have options to run partial scans like folder scanning, an individual file scanning etc.

Do I Have To Be A Programmer To Get Rid Of Viruses?

Not at all as long as you can handle simple infections yourself. Remember, it is not difficult to deal with most of them, on your own. In the worst case scenario, you can always seek professional help.

Depending on free anti virus for virus detection has limitations. An anti virus needs to be carefully chosen; after all you have to protect your privacy too.