Virus

Viruses can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user. Viruses can spread to other computers by infecting files on a network file system or a file system that is accessed by another computer. Viruses are sometimes confused with computer worms and Trojan horses. A worm can spread itself to other computers without needing to be transferred as part of a host. A Trojan horse is a file that appears to be harmless until executed. It is critical to scan for viruses on a daily basis and keep the anti-virus software up to date as new definitions are introduced daily.

Scanning for Viruses

1. Start --> All Programs --> Symantec Client Security --> Symantec AntiVirus
   
   
   
   
2. Select all your local hard drives on your computer and click Scan.
   
   
   
   
3. Once the scan is completed, Symantec will let you know of any viruses. Go to Threat History and delete if any viruses are found.