How to avoid PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web

[Aadeshh]

I am looking for techniques that will help me with the solutions on how to avoid PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web. I am irritated by this particular infection because, whenever I am connected to the internet, the AVG antivirus, that I have installed in my system keeps giving me the alerts about the above mentioned infections. My computer is running Windows XP operating system and my browser is Internet Explorer 8.

[Milton.J]

There is a very simple and best solution that will help you to PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web, that is to start the firewall in your system with Windows XP operating system. Here are the steps for the same:

• Click on Start.
• After that, select Control Panel.
• Then, go to Network and Internet Connections.
• Now, click on Change Windows Firewall Settings.
• There, select On.
• At last, click OK.

[Spyrus]

Hello there, simply avoid clicking on the links provided on the web pages, that are given by the users. This will help a lot for the solution to avoid PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web. It is attackers who generally put such malicious links on the web sites. It is your responsibility, ultimately to get rid of such links. If you keep clicking on the malicious links, then the infections will keep entering your computer and this is the same problem that you are facing now.

[Snake08]

You will have to stop opening email attachments from unknown users to avoid PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web. It has been noted that the attackers are using the method of sending bulk mails to many users by attaching the infections along with them. The unsuspecting users will not pay much attention to this attack and thus, fall prey to this sort of attack, thus opening the mails and the infections enter into the computer easily.

[Zachary]

It is suggested that you should turn on Automatic Updates in Windows XP, since it will change the environment of the system and there is no need to worry about the problem to avoid PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web. Just follow as given below:

1. Select Start.
2. Then, select Control Panel.
3. Here, click on System.
4. Now, go to Automatic Updates.
5. Now, a setting has to be selected, that is the automatic updates, along with the downloads for the same.

[Big Fish]

Some useful methods, inorder to avoid PE_VIRUT.XQ that enters from the web are as following:

• Keep the antivirus updated at all times.
• Beware while accepting file transfers from unknown users.
• Use strong passwords for all the accounts that you are using.
• Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.

Above mentioned are some of the basic methods that are used world-wide for protection from internet threats.