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    Prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer

    I get the alerts of W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr everytime I browse the internet. I cannot understand why this is happening. I am able to get rid of it with the help of the Quick Heal antivirus, that I have installed in my system. But, I need some solution to prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer. Please reply as soon as possible and thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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    Always use a firewall

    Always use a firewall in your system to prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer. Here is how you can do it in your system:
    1. Go to Start.
    2. Now, click on Control Panel.
    3. There, click on Security.
    4. Then, select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
    5. Now, Select ON.
    6. Finish it by clicking OK.

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    Use caution while downloading pirated softwares

    To prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer, use caution while downloading pirated softwares. The attackers know that a lot of users will be attracted to such an attack by embedding the infections along with the pirated softwares. That means that whenever you download such a pirated software, you will be actually downloading the infections into the system.

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    Turn the automatic updates on

    Turn the automatic updates on to prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer. The steps are as follows:
    • Click Start
    • Click Control Panel.
    • Click System and Maintenance.
    • Click Windows Updates.
    • Select a setting, that is the recommended setting.

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    Do not accept file transfers from unknown users

    Many times the attackers try to chat with you in a friendly manner. after some time, he will convince you to accept some file that contains infections. He will describe this file to be very good or that it contains good stuff. You just have to stay alert and remember that do not accept file transfers from unknown users to prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer.

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    Use these methods

    Use these methods inorder to prevent W32/Apher.GGE!tr.dldr from entering the computer:
    1. Get the latest computer updates for all your installed software.
    2. Use up-to-date antivirus software.
    3. Use caution when clicking on links to web pages.
    4. Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.
    5. Use strong passwords.

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