Important: How To Scan and Remove Malicious Viruses


	Important: How To Scan and Remove Malicious Viruses

kkcapricorn

3-30-2009 5:16 PM

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kkcapricorn says:

"Every so often, we hear about a new and horrible virus spreading across the internet, infecting millions of Windows computers. Today we'll show you the steps to remove those threats and (hopefully) prevent them from happening in the future."

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<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Run the McAfee Stinger Tool (optional)
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Make sure you are using Updated Anti-Virus Software.
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Make sure Windows Updates are turned on.
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