[*] The Official Virus Help Thread [*]
Welcome to the Official Virus Help Thread! If you have a virus on your computer, or you get a message saying you are at risk for one, post here for help! I recently incountered a risk message, myself. So I can feel your pain. All you need to post is the virus name if you can and/or the effects it has on your computer. We will do research and use our knowledge to give you support on your issue. Just to let you know, occasionally it isn't REALLY a virus, it's just saying you have one to trick you into buying phony software. So DO NOT automatically freak out like I did... And remember, if you have a healthy computer, BACK IT UP! Or if a virus kills it, you won't save any music or pictures on it. If it says it's a trojan or worm, DEFINITELY consult an adult. AND us. My father, mother, and stepdad know a LOT about computers. So don't be afraid to ask me to get their opinion. Also, McAfee and Norton are the EASIEST anti-virus programs for hackers to crack. EVERYONE uses them pretty much and the software of both has been around for ages. I am only using McAfee now because it's free through my cable company. And, it's temporary until my dad hooks me up with a new free one that works better. If you had to choose between Norton/McAfee or no anti-virus, pick Norton/McAfee. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR FIREWALL UP! Unless you HAVE to. Then, consult an adult. So, post away if you must.
Do NOT feel alone computer user, we all get viruses once in a while in our lives. Computers are like people, they get sick too.
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