If you get a virus, what do you do?

Answer 1

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

Answer 2

Prevention is better than cure so on the offchance you are talking about if it happens Id say you should have an anti virus running from day one, AVG is free and very good.
http://www.avg.com

You can use windows firewall as well it works well for me.

Always when prompted for updates accept them, this is very important, if you are not prompted update your pc yourself.

You should get in the habit of scanning files before opening them and be careful downloading, good way to get a virus.

If the virus is there scan your computer and see if it can isolate the problem area. If the virus has gone to far then i suggest you have your computer wiped and put on all the programs again.

Answer 3

You should first scan your computer with a virus scan program to verify you have a virus, this will also identify the virus. And you can then get rid of it.
You can find lots of info on the latest viruses at a number od sites:
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/threatexplorer/threats.jsp
or
http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?http://www.mcafee.com/anti-virus/default.asp

Some of these have utilities to let you get rid of a specific virus.

Answer 4

You need to do a virus scan--if you dont have an anti-virus program, do a search for AVG anti-virus you can get it free as a download.

Answer 5

It differs. If you actually get a virus (which is somewhat rare), you ought to have a professional take care of it. I've been in this field for years, and it's never fun. If you get a trojan, or other malware, programs such as Mcafee or Windows Defender can help get rid of it.

Answer 6

get a good antivirus to remove it i would recommend AVG internet security full pro edition..it has an anti virus scanner,anti spyware and a firewall too to prevent future attacks..get full version here
http://livewares.blogspot.com/2007/04/avg-75448-internet-security-edition.html

also try to get adware prevention software like adaware se professional from lavasoft and a registry cleaner like registry mechanic to clean up your registry and hence speed uo your system..both are available in the blog
ad aware se pro
http://livewares.blogspot.com/2007/03/new-ad-aware-se-professional-edition.html

registry mechanic
http://livewares.blogspot.com/2007/05/registry-mechanic-v510224.html

Answer 7

if depends how bad it is. when my brother gets a virus on his laptop, he just restores or reintalls the whole windows. reinstalling is the best.

Answer 8

I usually just head for the nearest free clinic.

Answer 9

Remove it from the computer..Its the easiest way u can take

Answer 10

Mix OJ and 7up ...yummy