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    Help to prevent Win32/Virut.AF from coming into the computer

    My computer is running Windows XP operating system and my browser is Mozilla Firefox. I want you guys to provide some help to prevent Win32/Virut.AF from coming into the computer. I am able to get rid of this threat with the help of the Quick Heal antivirus, that I have installed in my system. When my system connects to the internet, I keep getting its alerts and I want to get rid of the same.

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    Stop the downloads of pirated softwares

    You must stop the downloads of pirated softwares to prevent Win32/Virut.AF from coming into the computer. Actually, such infections are embedded into the pirated softwares and the users who are downloading them are not aware about the same. The attackers use this advantage because this is a very simple method to spread the infections across the network.

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    Start the Automatic Updates

    • Go to Start.
    • Now, go to Control Panel.
    • Here, select System.
    • After that, click Automatic Updates.
    • Then, select the recommended setting for the automatic downloads.

    When the above mentioned steps are followed in the system, it will be used as a method to prevent Win32/Virut.AF from coming into the computer. They will actually start the Automatic Updates in the computer, thus keeping the entire system always updated.

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    Links that are provided by the users on the web pages

    When you click on the links that are provided by the users on the web pages, there is a chance that the infections get into the system. This is because they are seen to contain malicious content or any other infections. Such links are given by the users because the unsuspecting users will easily fall prey to such an attack. It is your responsibility to avoid such sorts of attacks.

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    Start a firewall in the computer

    I think that there is a need to start a firewall in the computer to prevent Win32/Virut.AF from coming into the computer. All the data and information will be checked with the help of this method. When any malicious content is seen to get into the computer, they are rejected, thus not allowing to get into the computer. Your problem will be ultimately solved.

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    Some important methods

    Hello there, I have mentioned below some important methods, that will help you to prevent Win32/Virut.AF from coming into the computer:
    1. Use up-to-date antivirus software.
    2. Use caution while accepting file transfers from unknown users.
    3. Beware while opening attachments send from unknown users.
    4. Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.
    5. All the accounts needs to be protected with strong passwords.

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