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Anti-virus Programs & Links

When did you last BACKUP your data?

Do you have the time to re-enter all of your data when you have a computer crash or accidental deletion of key files or a serious virus attack from an infected email or program?

You cannot afford to be without up-to-date anti-virus software on your computer which should be updated at least weekly if you are a regular email or internet user. There are numerous viruses travelling within email attachments or within some emails and a good, up-to-date anti-virus program should detect these viruses as the email is being downloaded. Do not trust email attachments from friends as often they do not know they have a virus on their computer which may automatically mail itself to any email address it finds on that computer.

Anti-virus Download Sites

The following links provide access to some information on locating and downloading antivirus software some of which is FREE. This is not an endorsement of any of the products but it provides a a few starting points for those who wish to investigate some anti-virus products. If you are a regular email or internet user then it is a good idea to have an anti-virus program which can be updated directly from the internet to your computer and most of the good sites provide this option.

Virus Information Sites & links

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