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When was the last time that you updated your anti-virus software? A computer virus can do extensive damage, from crashing your hard disk to destroying all or some of your data. And in today’s internet world, viruses can spread quickly.

Relatively few viruses start destroying your data right away, and most don’t damage anything. In fact, the virus may not do anything at all, but be a nuisance. But, since you don’t know the good from the bad, it is important to have Mile High PC Techs keep your system clean.

What is a computer virus?

A computer virus is simply a set of computer instructions or computer code that is written by some unscrupulous person, or someone with too much time on their hands. The code is attached to some part of the normal computer operating system or computer program. Instructions in the code tell the computer to perform some task. This task is often a destructive one, such as deleting important information or crashing the hard disk. However, there are other benign viruses that may be only a slight aggravation. Some viruses have been known to do nothing more than put a large happy face on your computer screen.

How do you know if you’ve got a virus or worm that your antivirus software doesn’t detect?

  • Your computer starts acting erratically and does weird little things
  • Your PC is exhibiting unusual activity, such as unexplained hard-disk activity
  • Your PC is making weird disk sounds or the PC’s disk access LED or network access is behaving strangely

Be safe…stop viruses before they enter your computer!

  • Purchase a good virus protection program-one that matches your operating system
  • Keep your virus software up to date–new viruses are written every day. Don’t let a virus catch you with outdated software!

Remember that there are a lot of viruses traveling across the Internet…don’t let them affect your business. Call Mile High PC Techs today. Let us detect and eliminate viruses and worms that manage to sneak past your antivirus utility.

Schedule your appointment online NOW! Or call 303.664.5050 or toll free at 866.907.TECH (8324).