Fix Computer Virus

Does your PC run slow or even crash at times? Problem could be a virus

A computer virus may be defined as an executable program that installs on the PC without the users consent to cause harmful effects. Depending on the type of virus the damage they cause could range from making your system slow to corrupting the OS. A virus usually spread through the Internet and email. A Trojan horse or worm virus usually attaches themselves as attachment to e-mails you receive. They often disguise themselves as useful files like music or a video file. Once you click on them they infect your system and cause heavy damages. When a PC becomes suddenly slow or crashes without warning, these could be symptoms that a virus has infected it. When your inbox is filled with strange emails that have attachments, chances are that these are usually virus programs waiting for you to open your e-mail. Always exercise caution while reading your mails and opening attachments.

Following details mentioned below will give users information about problems that a virus can cause to a PC

• Computer runs slower
• Frequent crashes
• Data Loss
• Operating System getting corrupt

Computer runs slower

When a computer is infected with a virus, it tends to run slower than normal. This could be because of virus multiplying and affecting the system files. The virus also uses up a lot of the system resources thereby making the PC run slower

Frequent crashes

A computer infected with a virus crashes very often. This could be sudden restarts or blue screens appearing. Crashes often cause data loss and result in the system being inoperable for work.

Data Loss

Data loss usually occurs in an infected PC. This can be either missing of a single file or large amount of data disappearing at once. Virus infection can also cause entire disk drive getting erased. Trojans can create backdoors in your PC and may lead to you losing valuable personal information.

Operating System getting corrupt

Sometimes a virus can make the entire operating system corrupt. Virus usually deletes or replaces important system files that are necessary for the computer to function. Re-installing the operating system after the virus has been removed by formatting is the only way to use such computers again.