Computer Security & Viruses/virus finding without antivirus

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Expert: - 8/28/2008


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Dear technical support
I read one documents about "how can we understand our computer has virus without anti virus software." the writer wrote it's enough to search kernel.dll on c:\windows\system  if you can find it it means your computer has virus.
I like to know what is your offer ? is it acceptable ?
kind regards
hamid mcse

Answer
No, that is not an acceptable way to find a virus. Viruses come in more ways than just .dll files. (.bat is another format among others).

It is best to have a good anti-virus software and leave finding viruses up to it. I recommend AVG anti-virus. You can get it at www.grisoft.com. There is a free version and a paid version.

If I can help you in any other way, let me know.

Keith

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Keith Davis

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Advice on how to avoid viruses and spyware. Suggestions on what software to run to avoid viruses and spyware. Identification of spyware, trojans, or virus infections. Overall system security.

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As a PC tech, removing and identifying many viruses and trojans from customer's PCs.

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4 classes short of a Networking degree.

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