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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye

Free Virus and Spyware Removal Software

There is a greater risk of computers being infected by viruses, because of the growth of computers. This is usually due to downloading software found on the Internet. In some cases been infected by a virus can be extremely damaging. Most of the time, a virus is created to destroy the system on a computer. Regular scans of your computer can help remove infection.

Basically, a virus is a piece of software which will spread from one PC to another, and its main purpose is to get rid of files and folders and in extreme cases hard drives. There are many different infections, such as spyware, which can monitor your activity secretly. This may lead to identity theft. You may also be affected, through e-mail, instant messaging, and accessing bad websites. To remove such software, you need an antivirus program.

Some of the problems, that may occur when you are infected with a virus, are browser redirecting, your set homepage being changed, the performance of your computer slowing down, and multiple pop-ups. It is always a good idea to perform scans on your computer, even if you are not experiencing any problem.

Free antivirus protection software, is always available online. AVG is a popular one, and will be able to provide you with a good amount of protection. You can visit their website, to get the latest edition of this software.