Can Mal/Generic-A be prevented from entering the system

I am using Windows XP Service pack 3 with Quick Heal antivirus and my browser is Mozilla Firefox. I want to know that can Mal/Generic-A be prevented from entering the system. If yes, then please reply with the suitable solutions. Actually, this particular infection is alerted in my system when I use the internet. I am able to delete it with the help of my antivirus, but I cannot understand how it enters in my computer.

If Mal/Generic-A has to be be prevented from entering the system, then you have to beware of the malicious links that are placed by the attackers on the web pages. The unsuspected users fall prey to such an attack easily and this is why this is a widely used technique by the attackers to spread the new infections that are developed by them. So, it is your responsibility to stay away from such infections.

Mal/Generic-A can be prevented from entering the system only if you install a firewall in the system. Here are the steps to start the built-in Windows Firewall:

1. Click on Start.
2. Now, go to Control Panel.
3. After that, click on Network and Internet Connections.
4. Here, go to Change Windows Firewall Settings.
5. Then, select On.
6. Finally, click OK.

Do not accept the files that are transferred by the unknown users while chatting on the internet. So, this method can be used basically for Mal/Generic-A be to be prevented from entering the system. The users that send the infected files are generally the attackers. You cannot guess that who is the attacker and who is a friend. So, it is your responsibility to prevent any of the file transfers.

Get the latest computer updates for all your installed software for Mal/Generic-A to be prevented from entering the system. Follow the steps given below that have to be taken in your system to start the automatic updates in the computer:

• Click on Start.
• Then, click on Control Panel.
• Here, select System.
• After that, go to Automatic Updates.
• Select the recommended setting here.

Some basic steps that can be used for Mal/Generic-A to be prevented from entering the system are as follows:

1. Always use strong passwords, that is a combination of symbols, alphabets and numbers.
2. Beware of social engineering attacks.
3. Use caution when opening attachments.
4. The database of the antivirus must be always updated.
5. Avoid downloading pirated software.