| 2) Chose "Hashlinks" page and check | | | | |
| "Filter Executable files and potentially dangerous | | | | > An Integrity Checker checks files, folders and disk |
| file types" option. | | | | sectors for signs of infection. |
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| Another effective way of preventing viruses from | | | | > These programs are, however, prone to false |
| downloading P2P File Sharinf is: | | | | alarms as some valid activities look like viruses in |
| | | | action. |
| ** Install Anti-Virus Software: | | | | |
| | | | > Your anti-virus software is your main defense, so |
| In P2p File Sharing, Anti-virus software is the best way | | | | get the best you can afford. In P2P File Sharing |
| to combat computer viruses in downloading. There are | | | | prevention it is best to concentrate on web viruses |
| two types available, generic virus-detection software | | | | – antivirus. |
| and scanning software. | | | | > Use your Virus Scanning Software Properly |
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| Scanning software is the most common. It checks | | | | Once you've installed your anti-virus software check |
| P2P File Sharing system for known viruses, examines | | | | that it's configured to give you the best protection. |
| incoming files and warns of infection. When choosing | | | | Make sure it's set to scan all files including P2P File |
| scanning software, look for: | | | | Sharing. Also let it create a recovery or reference disk |
| > Virus updates - New viruses abound, so it's vital to | | | | if it offers to. These disks may be your only hope of |
| keep your software up to date. Look for a vendor | | | | recovering from an infection. |
| that offers free daily updates from its website. | | | | Installing virus scanning software is not enough; you |
| > Real-time scanning ability - Here the software runs | | | | need to use it. If you're loading it for the first time, scan |
| continually in the background, checking and monitoring | | | | your entire system so you start out fresh. Then make |
| files as they are opened, executed and installed. Some | | | | a habit of regularly scanning your files, or set your |
| software also checks email as it downloads, especially | | | | software to do it for you. |
| P2p File Sharing system. | | | | Remember that there are new viruses released every |
| > Generic virus-detection software monitors your | | | | day, so you need to keep your software current. |
| system for behavior common to viruses and checks | | | | Make a habit of collecting updates from your vendor's |
| programs and files for modifications. This type of | | | | website, or if your software permits, automate the |
| software can even pick up on previously unknown | | | | process. |
| viruses. > A Behavioural Guard, for example, | | | | > Subscribe to a variety of virus notification |
| searches for viruses according to the sequence of | | | | services, as some vendors release warnings earlier |
| their actions, rather than their unique code. | | | | than others. |