Here are some virus protection tips:

• INSTALL an Antivirus Software on your computer.
• CONFIGURE your Antivirus software to get its update daily its antivirus signature files. Over 500 viruses are discovered each month.
• CONFIGURE your Antivirus to run on startup.
• INSTALL a personal Firewall or use Microsoft built-in Firewall.
• Patch you computer with the latest updates.
• NEVER open a file you have received off the Internet (e-mail, download or method) until you have scanned it for virus contamination.
• ALWAYS scan a floppy disk that has been used in another computer BEFORE using it in your computer.
• DELETE unsolicited emails, including chain and junk messages. Do not forward or reply to any of them. These types of e-mails are considered spam.
• DO NOT OPEN any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or unexpected, even if the sender is someone you know. scan the files first.
• DO NOT DOWNLOAD any files from strangers.
• EMPTY the Recycle Bin
• ALWAYS use caution, and when in doubt always err on the side of caution.
• BACK UP your files on a regular basis.

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